Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text 1920) hand painted tea cup

1920) hand painted tea cup and saucer

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

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

It has been well used yet well loved

the interior is a highly reflective green glaze that looks like a still pond

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text 1920) hand painted tea cupThis 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.