Antique Japanese Meiji Era C.1890 Hand Painted Imari Bowl 9.5" W/ Hairline Crack Buddhist It also features a thick

It also features a thick flat bottom with score lines which distribute the heat more evenly around the kettle

Its high walls make it more suitable for tea ceremony of the cooler months

Having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors

This is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony)

Antique Japanese Meiji Era C.1890 Hand Painted Imari Bowl 9.5" W/ Hairline Crack Buddhist It also features a thickThis is an antique Japanese Meiji Era c. 1890 hand colored imari bowl. It is decorated with various floral and geometric designs. This was high fired for lasting durability. This bowl was well used, yet well loved. It has a hairline crack in the bottom that appears to have been present since it was fired over 120 years ago. Additionally, there is an old chip and crack on the edge. The bowl measures 9 1 2" in diameter by 4 3 4" tall (26 x 12 cm).