Signed Oribewear Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green Spot Drips & Pine Trees Imari Antique Japanese suzuribako from the

Antique Japanese suzuribako from the mid Meiji Era (c

this basket remains in  very good condition

Made of solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) it’s strength and durability has stood the test of time

5) tall and1 1/2" at the widest (4 cm)

Markings:  appear to be "助道" and "サ"

Signed Oribewear Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green Spot Drips & Pine Trees Imari Antique Japanese suzuribako from theThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony). This one is in a style known as Oribe chawan. These chawan are made with a bright white clay and usually feature a signature bright green glaze applied in two spots with brown loose usually strait brush work between them. Suitable more for the winter season, its thick, high walls are used to keep the tea warm longer. This chawan measures 5 1 2" wide at its