Vtg Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic green tea bowl or matcha chawan. This bowl has a brown base and pale grayish-blue glaze with pocks and glaze drips from firing. It features wheel-throwing rings (rokurome) and a blue plum blossom design on both sides. There is a signature with the design.
Green tea bowls are traditionally used to prepare and drink green tea during tea ceremonies, but can be used in many scenes of modern everyday life.  

• Grayish-blue, blue, brown
• Ceramic
• C1970
• Signature: 九谷 kutani
• Item weight: 289 grams
• Packed weight: 589 grams
• Approx. 13.2 cm wide x 7.4 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Glaze imperfections inside. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• 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. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.