Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl White Over Rust Glaze 5" Chashaku A piece of art itself

A piece of art itself

1920) ten piece set of red lacquer nesting bowl and serving tray set

5 cm) wide and 1/4" (

It shows flowers and birds in red

This thoughtful detail combines practicality with cultural tradition

Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl White Over Rust Glaze 5" Chashaku A piece of art itselfThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony). It dates to the Taisho era. Suitable more for the winter season its thick walls allow the tea to retain more heat in the cull winter months. This chawan measures 5 1 2" wide at its widest by 3" tall. Having been carefully stored and lovingly used it remains in fine condition.