Vintage Shino-ware Chawan wooden natsume The material can also vary

The material can also vary but they are often made of soapstone

In 2003 he took over the family kiln

Kokei received a ‘Daibutsu’ chawan as a dedication from the ruling Mori clan located in the Choshu Domain

under the name of ‘Wan Dana’

They hold approximately   15ml which in Japan makes them ‘one gulp’ teapots

Vintage Shino-ware Chawan wooden natsume The material can also vary*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a robust Shino ware chawan tea bowl made around 20 30 years ago. It is wheel thrown and the front is decorated with a kameko tortoise shell pattern over a beni shino base. The beni shino crimson colour is the result of brushing the exterior with red clay. This piece is quite solid and ideal for use during the cooler