Vintage Japanese Hakuji (白磁) White Porcelain Chawan Tea Bowl with Relief-Carved Botanical Decoration, Heisei Era (1990-2018) | SKU: 26M-835-1

Vintage Japanese Hakuji (白磁) White Porcelain Chawan Tea Bowl with Relief-Carved Botanical Decoration, Heisei Era (1990-2018) | SKU: 26M-835-1

A refined hakuji white porcelain chawan with delicate relief-carved botanicals, presented in its original signed wooden box

A chawan is a traditional Japanese tea bowl used in the practice of chado -- the Way of Tea -- for whisking and drinking matcha. This exceptional example is crafted in the hakuji (pure white porcelain) tradition, a style prized for its luminous, milk-white glaze and understated elegance. The exterior is adorned with hand-carved relief decoration depicting flowing botanical motifs -- leaves, grasses, and chrysanthemum-like blossoms encircling the bowl in a continuous composition. The carving is executed with quiet precision: the design emerges from the surface in soft, sculptural relief rather than through applied color, allowing the pure white glaze to carry all of the visual weight. The footing is neatly trimmed and the base bears a potter's impressed seal, consistent with a named studio artist. The original signed wooden tomobako storage box bears the artist's calligraphy and red seal, adding strong provenance and collector value to this handcrafted Japanese ceramic.

In a modern home, this chawan brings the wabi-sabi aesthetic and refined simplicity of the Japanese tea ceremony into everyday living. Use it as a functioning matcha bowl during a mindful morning ritual, or display it on a shelf or mantelpiece as a sculptural living room accent. Its all-white palette and botanical carving make it a natural fit for Japandi style interiors, minimalist decor, and calm, nature-inspired spaces. The included tomobako box makes it a beautifully presented gift for collectors, tea enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates fine Japanese craft -- an ideal unique gift for Japanophiles and a standout piece for any vintage Japanese ceramics collection.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: White porcelain (hakuji) with clear glaze
• Use: Chawan -- tea bowl used in the Japanese tea ceremony for preparing and drinking matcha
• Modern Use: Functional matcha bowl for daily tea practice; decorative display piece in a minimalist or Japandi-style interior; unique gift for tea ceremony enthusiasts or collectors of Japanese ceramics
• Features: All-over hand-carved relief botanical decoration including leaf sprays and chrysanthemum-like blossoms; pure milk-white hakuji glaze throughout; neatly trimmed foot ring; impressed potter's seal on base; presented in original signed wooden tomobako box with artist calligraphy and red seal
• Dimensions: 5" Deimater x 3 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A luminous example of vintage Japanese ceramics -- this hakuji chawan brings the meditative beauty of the tea ceremony into any modern home or collection.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.