Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Architectural creating a truly unique style

creating a truly unique style

This frame was placed over a very small portable brazier with hot coals inside to keep the legs warm under a table during the winter months

This ceramic jug measures about 8" in diameter by 9" tall (20 x 23 cm) and with exception of chip on the bottom (see picture 9)

NEVER BOIL TEA IN THE KETTLE FOR DRINKING as this will oxidize the tea and leave a horrible bitter flavor

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Architectural creating a truly unique styleThis 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.