Vintage Japanese Chawan Hand Turned Showa Era Misedansu late 19th century

late 19th century

This is an antique Japanese Butusdan which is a scared and intricately crafted household alter

appearing across cloisonné

Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar / Shippo / Cobalt and Brown Ground Ho-oh Phoenix Cartouche

The painted decoration features freely brushed grasses emerging from stylized rocks

Vintage Japanese Chawan Hand Turned Showa Era Misedansu late 19th centuryHand thrown Japanese chawan (matcha tea bowl) with a strong wabi sabi character, featuring a dark, textured glaze with a pronounced vertical ash drip across the body. The form is compact and well balanced with a slightly flared rim and stable foot. The surface shows layered tones of deep charcoal, brown, and olive, with natural variation from the firing process. The vertical glaze run creates a focal point and gives the piece a sense of movement and