Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green & Red Giclee This is an antiquehand painted

This is an antiquehand painted sake cup used specifically for drinking sake

reflecting Japan’s synthesis of ritual symbolism and refined decorative technique

with exception to minor signs of use it remains in fine condition

It measures about 24" diameter (56 cm) by 18" tall (38 cm)

Tarnished from years of oxidization

Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green & Red Giclee This is an antiquehand paintedThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony). Suitable more for the summer season, its thin walls allow the tea to cool faster during the hot summer months. It has a subtle green and red glaze with a light brushing of whit opaque white glaze dots around it. This chawan measures 4. 5" wide at its widest by 3" tall. Having been in storage for 70 years it remains in fine condition.