Shino Chawan Tea Bowl in a wooden box. A chawan “tea bowl” in Japanese, is a fundamental vessel used in the preparation and consumption of matcha (Green Tea) during traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Beyond its functional role, the chawan embodies the aesthetic principles and cultural values integral to Japanese tea culture.Chawans exhibit a diverse array of shapes, sizes, and designs, each chosen to enhance the tea-drinking experience and reflect seasonal themes or the ceremony’s formality. Shino pottery, originating in Japan’s Mino Province during the late 16th century, is renowned for its distinctive glazes ranging from milky white to orange hues. These ceramics often feature iron oxide brushwork beneath the glaze, creating subtle, rustic patterns. Shino ware includes tea bowls, dishes, and other vessels valued for their textured surfaces and understated elegance.
In good condition.
The size of the bowl is D:120mm x W:120mm x H:78mm and the Weight is .360 Kgs
