Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Shino Chawan 5" Tsukue Despite facing challenges during World

Despite facing challenges during World War II

Decorated in a popular motif from the Qing period

One of the very few types of chairs used in traditional Japan

This particular lacquer is deep transparent red with a bright opaque orange red on the interior

It has all hand painted design

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Shino Chawan 5" Tsukue Despite facing challenges during WorldThis 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.