Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Black Subtle Design Gray CHB54 oval inside size: 19 cm wide

inside size: 19 cm wide x 3 cm tall

Spreading bottom rim

it is decorated with a handcarved stalk of bamboo as well as a scaly/hammered design

This is a vintage Japanese beautiful two-tier lunch box (Jubako) with lacquer coating

Kanji on sides: Inaba shrine (inaba jinja)

Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Black Subtle Design Gray CHB54 oval inside size: 19 cm wideVtg Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl This is a vintage Japanese ceramic green tea bowl, or matcha chawan. It is a medium gray color with a dark brown base and a lightly textured glaze. There is a very subtle black design on the side, but it is unclear whether it is kanji or a leafy plant design. This is a traditional chawan shape with tall sides and is sturdy and easy to hold. Green tea bowls are traditionally used for preparing and drinking green tea