Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin It is finely hand painted

It is finely hand painted in with a rabbit over waves motif

This one is 11" tall and hand painted in a traditional motif

The whole chest is divided into two sections making it very versatile

Art Length = 42"  Width = 16"

Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin It is finely hand paintedThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). It is unique to the Hagi kilns and dates to the early Showa Era (c. 1930's). Its deeper shape makes it more suitable for tea ceremony of the winter months as it holds its warmth longer than the lower flatter summer style. This bowl was hand thrown, hand painted, and high fired for lasting durability. It has the signature stamp of the Oribe