Vintage Japanese Portable Tea Ceremony Set, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26M-009-2

Vintage Japanese Chawan (Tea Bowl), Blue-and-White Cobalt Arabesque, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26M-009-2

A hand-painted blue-and-white ceramic chawan with flowing arabesque scrollwork -- a refined piece of vintage Japanese tea ceremony ware.

A chawan is the central vessel of the Japanese tea ceremony (chado), used to whisk and drink matcha. This vintage chawan features a wide, gently flared form resting on a neatly trimmed foot ring, its cream-toned ceramic body decorated in cobalt blue with a bold arabesque pattern -- swirling vines and stylized chrysanthemum-like blossoms encircling the exterior, with a clean blue line accenting the inner rim. The brushwork is confident and fluid, characteristic of handcrafted Japanese ceramics from the early Showa period, when traditional ceramic arts continued to flourish alongside the modernizing tea culture. The unglazed foot ring shows the warm buff clay body and wheel-throwing marks, a hallmark of genuine hand-thrown pottery prized by collectors of vintage Japanese craft.

Beyond the tea room, this chawan shines in a modern home as a versatile and beautiful object. Display it on a floating shelf or sideboard as a wabi-sabi aesthetic accent in a living room or entryway, or use it as a small catch-all bowl for jewelry, keys, or trinkets on a bedside table. It also serves beautifully as a matcha or ramen prep bowl for everyday kitchen use, bringing authentic Japanese vintage character to your table setting. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a unique gift for Japanophiles and collectors of Japanese ceramics, it pairs naturally with a Japandi-style interior or any minimalist decor.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Ceramic with cobalt blue underglaze decoration and clear glaze over cream-toned clay body
• Use: Chawan -- tea bowl used for preparing and drinking matcha in the Japanese tea ceremony
• Modern Use: Matcha or small prep bowl for kitchen use; jewelry or trinket dish for bedside or vanity; decorative accent displayed on a shelf or mantle
• Features: Wide flared form; hand-painted cobalt blue arabesque scrollwork with stylized floral motifs on exterior; clean blue banding at inner rim; unglazed foot ring with visible wheel-throwing marks; fully glazed interior
• Dimensions: 7"W x 7"D x 21"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of handcrafted Japanese ceramic art that brings the quiet elegance of chado -- the way of tea -- into any modern home.

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.