Vintage Japanese Handmade Chawan Mid Showa Gray & White Geometric Patterns 5.5" Text It includes the body

It includes the body

it offers stability and authenticity

Length= 2"

They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes

The clear lacquer finish sets off the wood grain nicely

Vintage Japanese Handmade Chawan Mid Showa Gray & White Geometric Patterns 5.5" Text It includes the bodyThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chanoyu (tea ceremony). It dates from the mid Showa Era. It is imprinted with white colored geometric shapes glazed with gray, the clay used is a deep brown. This chawan measures 5 1 2" in diameter and about 3" tall (12. 5 x 7. 5 cm). Having been in storage with limited use for decades it remains in very fine condition.