Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Shino Ware Pottery CHB161 mouse top quality stone

top quality stone

Characters on the bottom: 伊勢山田河崎町 ise yamada kawasakimachi  placename

It is painted with black ink in a monochrome style using gray tones

Some of the gold paint is worn

Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Shino Ware Pottery CHB161 mouse top quality stoneVtg Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl This is a vintage Japanese ceramic green tea bowl or matcha chawan. This piece is a perfect example of classic shino style, with a white glaze, pockmarks, and orangish brown accents and brushwork. It also features a gray glaze like Nezumi Shino ware. The rim is slightly irregular with an organic profile. Green tea bowls are traditionally used for preparing and drinking green tea during tea ceremonies but can be used