Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Furniture It is made of a

It is made of a heavy bronze and has a thick cast design of a cart with a woven basket moved by two small children with a removable top filled with water for flowers

Having been rolled up and stored for many decades the original

It's traditionally used for a lively game call Hanetsuki where players hit a feathered "birdie" somewhat like badminton

Author: Tedd Benson 1988

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Furniture It is made of aThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). Showa era or mid to late 20th century. This bowl was hand painted, and high fired for lasting durability. This chawan measures approximately 5" in diameter by 3" tall. Having been in carefully stored or very lovingly use, it remains in very fine condition.