Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Signed Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Gyoshobako It remains in fine antique

It remains in  fine antique condition and should serve well for another century or more of use

Overall length: 9" (26cm)

Some wear is visible around the mouth and discoloration from early decades of use

Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Signed Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Gyoshobako It remains in fine antiqueThis 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.