Vintage Japanese Mino-ware Chawan Tea Ceremony Bowl Ceramic 4.5" Calligraphy Fudo w/ Kiri Wood Box Fan and duality within the samurai

and duality within the samurai world

where dew drops symbolize transience and purity

nioi with nie activity

The highly figured wood grain stunning in all Keyaki exterior and Kiri interiors

The seat is well worn but well loved by generations (see photo with ruler)

Vintage Japanese Mino-ware Chawan Tea Ceremony Bowl Ceramic 4.5" Calligraphy Fudo w/ Kiri Wood Box Fan and duality within the samuraiThis is a Vintage Japanese hand built calligraphy decorated chawan. Height: 3. 25" Diameter: 4. 5" Seasonal Use: All seasons (medium walled, rounded shape) Type: Calligraphy themed chawan in the Oribe Mino tradition Kiln: Unknown studio kiln; likely Mino region or similar Clay: High iron stoneware with feldspar inclusions and a tight, sandy texture Glaze: Clear natural ash glaze over buff gray clay, with black iron oxide brushwork Motif: Hand painted