Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin birds and three people in

birds and three people in a traditional dance

It measures about 24" diameter (56 cm) by 18" tall (38 cm)

It has all of its original deep rich patina

Art Length = 42"  Width = 16"

This is a vintage Japanese mid Showa Era (mid 1900's) bronze Orin (singing bowl) set complete with cushion

Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin birds and three people inThis 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