Kato Shozan Sakura Matcha Chawan tea room basket It is wheel-thrown and decorated

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with green kaede leaves trimmed with gold overglaze

Both the bowl and the box are in remarkable condition for their age

The mat is covered on all four sides by a traditional cotton edge called ‘eri’

This particular type of woodcarving was designated as a traditional craft in 1975

Width:  8cm (3

Kato Shozan Sakura Matcha Chawan tea room basket It is wheel-thrown and decorated*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Mino ware chawan made around 20 years ago by Kato Shozan. It is wheel thrown and the front is decorated with weeping cherry blossoms over a clear glazed background. A smaller blossom can be found on the interior of the bowl, and this piece has a slightly undulating rim. The signature of the potter can be found on the