Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Colorful Fower Paining on Porcelain Glaze 5" Red expressive movements—reflects both functional labeling

expressive movements—reflects both functional labeling and aesthetic tradition

Blue & white hand painted imari ceramic in a maple leaf

This one is in a style known as Oribe chawan

Weight = approx

it has a warm patina and is in fine condition

Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Colorful Fower Paining on Porcelain Glaze 5" Red expressive movements—reflects both functional labelingThis 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 summer season its thin walls allow the tea to cool faster during the hot summer months. It has a deep clear signature of the potter. This chawan measures 5 1 2" wide at its widest by 3" tall. Having been in storage for 70 years it remains in fine condition.