Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Obi This is a beautiful hand

This  is a beautiful hand carved Ranma Hori in the shape of a peacock flying upward and left

It weighs 6lbs 12oz

When filled with a dough consisting of soy flour and sugar it makes a lovely cake

This over a half century old inkan stamp measures 3" tall by 1" wide and 1” thick

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Obi This is a beautiful handThis 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.