Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Banner the elements of eternal life

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Tinted red on the head and neck

It measures 6" tall (15 cm) by 11" in diameter (28 cm)

This is an antique Japanese Kago basket from the early Taisho era c 1920's

1596-1868) tsuba (handguard) for a tsuba is made with typical forged steel and is in the shape of a mokkogata etched with outward radiating lines known as a "Bores Eye" or Amida Yori-"the shining light of the Buddha" (the Buddha in this case being the tip of the blade of the sword when pointed at an opponent)

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Banner the elements of eternal lifeThis 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