Vintage Japanese Chawan Matcha Tea Bowl 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-851-3

Japanese Chawan Tea Bowl | Vintage Matcha Bowl & Decorative Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-851-3

A striking handcrafted chawan with a deep kuro (black) glaze and dramatic ash-white drip -- a quiet testament to the wabi-sabi aesthetic of Japanese tea ceremony.

A chawan is a traditional Japanese tea bowl used in the practice of chado, the way of tea. At the heart of the tea ceremony, the chawan serves as the vessel in which matcha is whisked and offered to guests -- making it one of the most revered objects in Japanese ceramic art. This piece features a robust, low-profile form with a wide, rolled rim ideal for whisking matcha, and a generously rounded body that sits comfortably in two hands. The exterior is finished in a rich, near-black tenmoku-style glaze accented by a bold band of matte ash-grey glaze that breaks and cascades in an irregular wave around the shoulder -- a hallmark of skilled kiln craft from the Late Showa period. The interior is coated in a mirror-black glaze that deepens the contrast and gives the bowl a quiet, meditative presence. This is a fine example of vintage Japanese pottery that reflects both functional tradition and artistic intention.

In a modern home, this chawan is as versatile as it is beautiful. Display it on a shelf or side table as a living room accent that embodies the Japandi style and wabi-sabi aesthetic collectors love. It works equally well as a small planter for a compact succulent, a desk organizer for paper clips or rings, or a decorative salt cellar in a minimalist kitchen. Its bold two-tone glaze makes it a standout housewarming gift or unique gift for Japanophiles and collectors of Japanese antique pottery. Whether used daily or displayed as sculpture, it brings depth and calm to any interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware pottery with tenmoku-style black glaze and matte ash-grey drip glaze
• Use: Chawan -- tea ceremony matcha bowl
• Modern Use: Decorative display bowl, small desktop organizer or ring dish, compact indoor planter
• Features: Low, wide-mouthed form with rolled rim; deep gloss black interior glaze; dramatic matte ash-grey glaze band cascading around the shoulder; dark base glaze; handcrafted with visible kiln character consistent with the wabi-sabi aesthetic
• Dimensions: 5 1/2" Diameter x 3"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of Japanese antique pottery -- handcrafted with intention and ready to bring the quiet beauty of chado 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.

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