Vintage Japanese Handmade Chawan Mid Showa Gray & White Geometric Patterns 5.5" Text and agricultural abundance — in

and agricultural abundance — in his classic standing pose

The clear lacquer finish sets off the wood grain nicely

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This is an antique Japanese clothing chest from the taisho era c1920's made of all kiri wood

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Vintage Japanese Handmade Chawan Mid Showa Gray & White Geometric Patterns 5.5" Text and agricultural abundance — inThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chanoyu (tea ceremony). It dates from the mid Showa Era. It is imprinted with white colored geometric shapes glazed with gray, the clay used is a deep brown. This chawan measures 5 1 2" in diameter and about 3" tall (12. 5 x 7. 5 cm). Having been in storage with limited use for decades it remains in very fine condition.