Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Green Grass & spots Itomasu 2 1/2" in diameter by

2 1/2" in diameter by 2 3/4" tall (6

Please see picture #10 for the very slight separation of lacquer at the corner

Overall length: 4

Kama Tetsubin This is a Japanese tetsubin (iron water kettle for tea ceremony)

Weight = 16lbs

Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Green Grass & spots Itomasu 2 1/2" in diameter byThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). It is unique to the Hagi kilns and dates to the early Showa Era (c. 1930's). Its deeper shape makes it more suitable for tea ceremony of the winter months as it holds its warmth longer than the lower flatter summer style. This bowl was hand thrown, hand painted, and high fired for lasting durability. It has the signature stamp of the Oribe