Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Shino Ware Pottery CHB161 mouse a Japanese katana sword

a Japanese katana sword

Some of the gold paint is worn

Design: Golden pine tree and balls

It is painted with black ink in a monochrome style using gray tones

Kanji on the bottom means China

Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Shino Ware Pottery CHB161 mouse a Japanese katana swordVtg 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 and brushwork. It also features a gray glaze like Nezumi Shino ware. The rim is slightly irregular with an organic profile. Green tea bowls are traditionally used for preparing and drinking green tea during tea ceremonies but can be used