This Kyo-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) features a beautiful beige glaze with stripes. Its gold border chrysanthemums represent the Japanese Imperial family and the paulownias, originally the mon (crest) of the Toyotomi clan but now used to represent the Japanese government.

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:

12.2cm (4.8in) - width
6.5cm (2.6in) - height
200ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States