Kato Iwao Porcelain Kyo-ware Chawan mashiko chawan From the end of summer

From the end of summer to autumn

This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the rabbit back in either 1987 or 1999

Susutake tea utensils undergo a long curing process

The signature of the craftsperson can be found on the bottom

Kato Iwao Porcelain Kyo-ware Chawan mashiko chawan From the end of summer*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid Kyo ware chawan made around 30 40 years ago by Kato Iwao. It is wheel thrown and the flat hira type used during the summer season. Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. The interior of the bowl in this listing is decorated with a leaf imprint painted with cobalt blue