Vintage Japanese Chawan Tea Ceremony Bowl Hand Stamped Flowers Gray&White4" Ikebana/Bonsai There are some 95 firms

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A lovely statement piece with lots of good storage in 2 drawers and 3 cabinet spaces

It is of all Kiri wood (Paulownia) in the tradition of old Japanese craftsmanship

There is a maker's signature on the bottom of the lid

Mortis and tenon joinery

Vintage Japanese Chawan Tea Ceremony Bowl Hand Stamped Flowers Gray&White4" Ikebana/Bonsai There are some 95 firmsThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). Its high walls make it more suitable for tea ceremony of the cooler months. This bowl was hand thrown and high fired for lasting durability. It is has a warm tan base clay imprinted with stamps of triangular flowers with a white and gray glaze over that. This chawan measures 4 1 8" in diameter by 2 1 2" tall (10. 5x 6. 5 cm). Having been in