Vintage Japanese Hakuji Porcelain Chawan, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0327

Vintage Japanese Hakuji Porcelain Chawan, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0327

A studio-quality hakuji porcelain tea bowl adorned with hand-painted red bird and leaf motifs, presented in its original wooden box.

A chawan is a traditional Japanese tea bowl used for drinking and serving tea, ranging from everyday yunomi-style cups to refined vessels associated with the chado tea tradition. This elegant example is crafted in hakuji -- white porcelain -- a style prized for its luminous, snow-white body that lets painted decoration sing against a clean ground. The exterior is wrapped in an all-over composition of softly rendered leaves and birds painted in a warm iron-red tone, with the motifs flowing freely around the entire circumference in a relaxed, natural rhythm. A fine red line frames the design at top and bottom, lending a quietly structured finish. The glazed interior shows the soft blue-white tint characteristic of quality Japanese porcelain, and the piece rests on a neatly trimmed foot ring. An artist seal in black is impressed into the foot, consistent with a named studio-porcelain attribution, and the accompanying handmade wooden storage box is inscribed with the characters for "hakuji chawan" along with a maker's signature and red wax seal -- a presentation format typical of artist-attributed Japanese ceramic works of the Late Showa period.

This handcrafted Japanese porcelain tea bowl is as visually arresting on a shelf as it is pleasurable to hold. In a modern home, it makes a refined living room accent displayed solo or alongside other vintage Japanese ceramics in a Japandi-style vignette. Its small, open form works equally well as a desk organizer for rings and small items, or as a sake cup for casual entertaining. The wooden presentation box adds a layer of authenticity and makes this a distinctive gift for collectors and Japanophiles who appreciate the wabi-sabi aesthetic of handmade Japanese studio pottery.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: White porcelain (hakuji) with iron-red painted decoration; wooden presentation box
• Use: Tea drinking; artist-attributed studio ceramic for personal or ceremonial use
• Modern Use: Living room or shelf display piece; small dish for rings or desk accessories; sake cup for casual entertaining
• Features: All-over hand-painted bird and leaf motifs in iron-red on white porcelain body; fine red banding at rim and base; glazed pale blue-white interior; trimmed foot ring; artist seal on base; original wooden presentation box with inscribed title and maker seal
• Dimensions: 4"Diameter x 3 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese studio porcelain -- refined enough to display, tactile enough to use, and rich with the quiet artistry of the Late Showa ceramic tradition.

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.