Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Hiragata Brown Green CHB30 paperweight this katagami stencil with silk

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features a dense pattern of traditional karakusa vines and detailed chrysanthemums

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Red kimono fabric on the front and back covers

It is stamped with the artist's red seal

Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Hiragata Brown Green CHB30 paperweight this katagami stencil with silkVtg Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl This is a vintage Japanese ceramic green tea bowl, or matcha chawan. It is light clay brown with a singular green brush stroke on the inside edge and outside. It has a grainy texture. This bowl is signed with a stamped mark on the bottom. It is simple, sturdy, and easy to handle. This type of bowl is called a hira gata natsu chawan, which is a flat shaped bowl used for summer. Green tea bowls are traditionally used