A Rustic Japanese Tea Bowl – The Expressive Beauty of Red Brushwork and Natural Glaze This distinctive Japanese matcha tea bowl (chawan) features a wide, shallow form decorated with expressive reddish-brown brushwork across its earthy ceramic surface. The warm red tones flow naturally over the grey-beige clay body, creating a lively contrast reminiscent of traditional Japanese brush painting. Along the rim, a soft olive-green and grey glaze gathers and flows downward in irregular drips, adding depth and character to the piece. The interior displays sweeping red markings against a softly textured background, while the exterior reveals subtle variations in firing color. Its broad opening and compact foot give the bowl an elegant, balanced silhouette. The restrained decoration reflects the Japanese appreciation of wabi-sabi, where natural irregularities, handmade textures and the unpredictable effects of firing become essential elements of beauty. The underside bears impressed markings, and the tea bowl is accompanied by an inscribed wooden storage box with a red seal. The precise artist attribution has not yet been confirmed. Dimensions Diameter: approximately 14–15 cm Height: approximately 6 cm Condition Please examine the photographs carefully for details of the glaze, ceramic surface, rim, foot and wooden box. Shipping Carefully packed with protective materials and shipped from Japan with tracking. The tea bowl will be carefully wrapped with protective cushioning materials and securely packed for international transportation. Shipped from Japan with tracking.