Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Obi This over a half century

This over a half century old inkan stamp measures 3" tall by 1" wide and 1” thick

It weighs 6lbs 12oz

All four drawers run smoothly and have forged iron handles with burnt lacquer finish

the eyes crinkled with delight

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Obi This over a half centuryThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). Showa era or mid to late 20th century. This bowl was hand thrown, hand painted, and high fired for lasting durability. This chawan measures approximately 5" in diameter by 3" tall. Having been in carefully stored or very lovingly use, it remains in very fine condition.