Seto Karatsu Tea Bowl - Vintage Matcha Cup With Whale Skin Pattern & Feldspar White Glaze

This Vintage Seto Karatsu tea bowl is a Japanese tea bowl crafted for the tea ceremony, featuring a distinctive whale skin pattern that enhances its traditional appeal. Measuring 2.4 inches in height and 6.1 inches in width (6 cm × 15.6 cm), this flat chawan design offers a perfect shape for summer tea drinking, delivering an elegant and authentic experience. Made during the Taisho period by pottery master Yamaguchi Jotetsu (1920-1999), this handmade ceramic cup showcases feldspar white glaze over aged clay texture, combining durability with refined aesthetics.

The Seto Karatsu tea bowl features a feldspar white glaze with characteristic cracks throughout, creating a unique aged look that tea enthusiasts appreciate. Its whale skin pattern, inspired by the natural coloring of whale skin, adds artistic value and historical significance. The black glaze on the mouth and the triangular unpainted mark inside emphasize its handcrafted nature. This vintage matcha cup weighs 7.4 ounces (211 grams) and comes boxed in an original wooden box signed by the artist, ensuring authenticity and protection.

- Authentic Japanese antique chawan from the Taisho period pottery tradition

- Flat chawan design ideal for summer tea bowls

- Feldspar white glaze with cracks for a unique aged clay texture

- Whale skin pattern reflecting traditional tea utensils artistry

- Handmade ceramic cup by renowned master Yamaguchi Jotetsu

- Dimensions: H2.4 in × W6.1 in × D6.1 in (6 cm × 15.6 cm × 15.6 cm)

- Weight: 7.4 oz (211 g)

- Comes in original wooden box with signature for collector value

This tea ceremony bowl holds historical credibility as it closely resembles Edo period bowls preserved in the National Museum, yet was crafted slightly later during the Taisho period, making it both a collectible and functional piece. Despite minor scratches and signs of aging, it remains in good condition, preserving its vintage charm.

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Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese tea utensils with this exquisite Seto Karatsu tea bowl that brings history and craftsmanship into your tea ceremony ritual. Explore more unique vintage matcha cups and Japanese antique chawan at our collection online.