Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text The red lacquer surface shows

The red lacquer surface shows age-appropriate edge wear and minor paint loss consistent with the period and use

ink and mineral color on paper

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

It remains in good condition It is high fire glazed both inside and out

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text The red lacquer surface showsThis 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.