Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl w/ Flowers and & Seascape 5" Cloisonne The handle end is decorated

The handle end is decorated with a stamped leaf that has been rolled over to elegantly point down the length of the Hibashi while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use

These cups feature cherry or plum blossoms and a single bird in gold

This is an antique Japanese rice measuring tool called an itomasu

This large ceramic jug measures about 12" in diameter by 13 1/2" tall (30

It remains in good condition It is high fire glazed both inside and out

Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl w/ Flowers and & Seascape 5" Cloisonne The handle end is decoratedThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony). With bright green fresh bamboo and golden clouds evoking the floating tranquility of the Heian era. Suitable more for the summer season, its thin walls allow the tea to cool faster during the hot summer months. It has lovely colorful wash glazes embellished with hazy soft gold. This chawan measures 5" wide at its widest by 3" tall. Having been in storage for