cintage Japanese Ceramic Lidded Bowl
This is a Japanese vintage ceramic bowl with a lid, mushiwan. Mushiwan is used when cooking chawanmushi, steamed egg custard. It can also be used as a presentation dish for smaller meal elements during kaiseki dining or can be used as a lidded teacup.
This mostly gray piece has painted white plum blossom trees and green maple leaves on both the sides of the cup and on the lid. It has a signature on the bottom (大山).
- Gray, white, brown, green
- Ceramic
- C1940
- Item weight: 284 grams
- Packed weight: 550 grams
- Approx. [Bowl] 10 cm wide x 6.5 cm tall, [Lid] 11 cm wide x 2.5 cm tall, [Bowl with lid] 8.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Some chips on rim of bowl. Glaze is crackled. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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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.
