Vintage Japanese Ceramic Lipped Bowl

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic lipped bowl, or katakuchi. It has a light beige crackled glaze and has small handles on the sides for better grip when pouring. The spout is large and the top of the bowl has an overhanging edge.

This type of lipped small bowls is called katakuchi. They are traditional bowls now used as sauce pitchers and condiment bowls. They can also be used during tea ceremony to serve matcha. 

• Beige
• Ceramic
• C1970
• Item weight: 135 grams
• Packed weight: 350 grams
• Approx. 11.5 cm long x 10.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Top edge chipped. Some small cracks. Glaze imperfections. 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.