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

From the end of summer to autumn

Two loops are cast on the shoulder to attach rings when the kama is to be carried

so there are some notable similarities between Awata-ware and Seto-ware

and bush clover

Susutake tea utensils undergo a long curing process

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