Vtg Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic green tea bowl, or matcha chawan. It is mostly beige with dark green drips and brown hatch and symbol designs. This piece is in the oribe style. It has a smooth, ribbed texture. It is sturdy and easy to handle. This shape of this bowl is called dojimari-gata, which is a waisted tea bowl with a groove through the middle.
Green tea bowls are traditionally used for preparing and drinking green tea during tea ceremonies but can be used in many scenes of modern everyday life. 

• Beige, green, brown
• Ceramic
• C1950
• Item weight: 281 grams
• Packed weight: 600 grams
• Approx. 11.5 cm wide x 7 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping. 

About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan.  If you have any questions please contact us.