Tea bowl (chawan) c. 20th century

This 20th-century tea bowl (chawan) was created by the Japanese potter Tsujimura Shirō. The chawan is a staple of the Japanese tea ceremony, traditionally used to serve matcha, a powdered green tea. The bowl is crafted with a muted, earthy aesthetic typical of Shiró’s work. The ceramic is a light beige with hints of brown, and the glaze has an uneven, textured finish. The chawan is a testament to Shiró's masterful skills in traditional Japanese ceramics.