This Aizu-yaki tsutsu-gata winter chawan (matcha bowl) features a a thumb indent and has a tall, cylindrical shape ideal for keeping tea warm in the cold winter months. Its flowing glaze has hues of blue, green, purple, and brown.
This chawan was made sometime in the 1970s

Aizu-yaki (会津焼) - also known as Aizuhongō-yaki (会津本郷焼) is a pottery tradition from Fukushima Prefecture that dates to 1593.

Dimensions:

9.7cm (3.8in) - width
9.4cm (3.7in) - height
200ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States