Vintage Japanese Chawan Hand Turned Showa Era Byoubu Case construction is edge-joined sugi

Case construction is edge-joined sugi with hinoki framing in sashimono joinery

as seen in the enlarged pictures

while the arms terminate in fierce dragon heads with deeply carved scales

It is all made from the highly prized Hongmu wood which is very dense and heavy and has a beautifully deep rich color

Each decorated masks is 1 1/8" tall by 1" wide (3 x 2

Vintage Japanese Chawan Hand Turned Showa Era Byoubu Case construction is edge-joined sugiJapanese Shino ware chawan (matcha tea bowl) with a soft, feldspathic glaze showing natural variation in cream, grey, and light earth tones. The form is rounded with a slightly irregular rim and a well defined foot. The surface shows subtle speckling and pooling typical of Shino style glazing, with a warmer interior tone from use and firing. Unsigned and without box. In good condition with no cracks or chips observed. A solid, usable tea bowl with a