Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text It has been well used

It has been well used yet well loved

The stool measures approximately 18" tall by 17" wide by 17" deep (46 x 43 x 43 cm)

ink and mineral color on paper

Old world craftsmanship - made with wooden pinned box joints (see picture 9)

Blade length: 9 3/4" (25cm)

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text It has been well usedThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). Showa era or mid to late 20th century. This bowl was hand thrown, hand painted, and high fired for lasting durability. This chawan measures approximately 5" in diameter by 3" tall. Having been in carefully stored or very lovingly use, it remains in very fine condition.