Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Black Subtle Design Gray CHB54 oval This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese lacquerware Takeami-Urushinuri Kashiki

Yellow marks on the glaze

Spreading bottom rim

Rust on the handle (storage box)

Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Black Subtle Design Gray CHB54 oval This is a vintage JapaneseVtg Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl This is a vintage Japanese ceramic green tea bowl, or matcha chawan. It is a medium gray color with a dark brown base and a lightly textured glaze. There is a very subtle black design on the side, but it is unclear whether it is kanji or a leafy plant design. This is a traditional chawan shape with tall sides and is sturdy and easy to hold. Green tea bowls are traditionally used for preparing and drinking green tea