Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Pottery Shino Ware White CHB155 Sake Cup The tanuki is holding a

The tanuki is holding a piece of paper with characters in one hand

Design of tied string or ribbon

and gold  Japanese Sometsuke

Packed weight: 753 grams

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Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Pottery Shino Ware White CHB155 Sake Cup The tanuki is holding aVtg 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. It has a brown design on the side and crackles inside the bottom. The shape is slightly irregular, hand formed with an organic profile, in Raku style. There is a signature around the foot. It is sturdy and easy to handle. Green tea