Vintage Japanese Showa Era (mid 20th) Hand Thrown Vase Ikebana Kyodai /it is deep styled chawan

/it is deep styled chawan used to keep the tea warm longer

The water from this tetsubin pours clear and will continue to do so as long as the pot is properly cared for

likely 1920 or earlier judging by the color of the bamboo

Author: Tedd Benson 1988

It stands 6

Vintage Japanese Showa Era (mid 20th) Hand Thrown Vase Ikebana Kyodai /it is deep styled chawanThis is a vintage Japanese hand thrown ceramic vase for flowers or any other decoration that could use a vessel of this size and shape. It has been high fired for lasting durability. Having been carefully displayed and well cared for in recent decades this vase remains in fine condition. From a local estate of a life long ikebana practitioner who immigrated from Japan with much of her collection in the 1960's. Height = 8. 5" Diameter = 5. 5"