This hantsutsu-gata Kyo-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) features a smooth beige glaze decorated with chrysanthemums representing the Japanese Imperial family and the paulownias, originally the mon (crest) of the Toyotomi clan but now used to represent the Japanese government as well.
Kyo-yaki (京焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Kyoto, Japan. The pottery traditions of Kyoto date back to the 5th century and are varied in their styles.
Dimensions:
12.5cm (4.9in) - width
7.5cm (3in) - height
300ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
