Signed Oribewear Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green Spot Drips & Pine Trees Imari this basket remains in very

this basket remains in  very good condition

Antique Japanese suzuribako from the mid Meiji Era (c

Markings:  appear to be "助道" and "サ"

money and valuables

5) tall and1 1/2" at the widest (4 cm)

Signed Oribewear Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green Spot Drips & Pine Trees Imari this basket remains in veryThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony). This one is in a style known as Oribe chawan. These chawan are made with a bright white clay and usually feature a signature bright green glaze applied in two spots with brown loose usually strait brush work between them. Suitable more for the winter season, its thick, high walls are used to keep the tea warm longer. This chawan measures 5 1 2" wide at its