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3 Things to Look for When Buying a Chawan (Tea Bowl)
The chawan was in fashion, out of fashion, and is now back in fashion here in the West (Europe and North America). All over the course of a mere three or four centuries. If you’re thinking of buying one or more, there are some things to consider first. Actually, three things top my list of… Continue reading
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Tea Bowls in the British Museum
While many tea enthusiasts are familiar with the gaiwan—the traditional Chinese lidded bowl used for preparing and drinking tea—the gaiwan’s simpler relative, the chawan, is often less well known. The word chawan literally means “tea bowl.” Unlike a gaiwan, a chawan has no lid or saucer; it is simply a bowl designed for drinking tea.… Continue reading
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