Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Black Subtle Design Gray CHB54 oval Kanji on sides: Inaba shrine

Kanji on sides: Inaba shrine (inaba jinja)

Packed weight: 1040 grams

This is a vintage Japanese beautiful two-tier lunch box (Jubako) with lacquer coating

This is a vintage Japanese lacquerware Takeami-Urushinuri Kashiki

Rust on the handle (storage box)

Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Black Subtle Design Gray CHB54 oval Kanji on sides: Inaba shrineVtg 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