Kato Shozan Sakura Matcha Chawan tea room basket Both the bowl and the

Both the bowl and the box are in remarkable condition for their age

Earthenware kogo are generally intended for holding kneaded incense during the cooler months

Hand-painted porcelain began in Arita in the 1600’s

Width:  8cm (3

a very apt design for summer

Kato Shozan Sakura Matcha Chawan tea room basket Both the bowl and the*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Mino ware chawan made around 20 years ago by Kato Shozan. It is wheel thrown and the front is decorated with weeping cherry blossoms over a clear glazed background. A smaller blossom can be found on the interior of the bowl, and this piece has a slightly undulating rim. The signature of the potter can be found on the