Chawan (tea bowl)
Medium:Stoneware
Geography: Japan
Date: 19th century
Period: Edo Period
Object number: 944.16.3
Credit Line: Given in memory of my grandfather, the late Sir William Van Horne
DescriptionSemi-circular form with indention in rim. Medium-high footring with incised spiral inside. White stoneware (half-porcelain). A dip of white slip (or possible glaze) on one side interior and exterior. Glossy, mottled greenish-grey glaze covers interior and exterior except near foot. Crackles appears only at white area.