Japanese Antique Tea Bowl Waka Poem Mino Seto Ware Late Edo–Early Meiji PCP260

This is an authentic Japanese antique tea bowl featuring a hand-painted Waka poem in elegant brushwork.
The piece is likely a Mino or Seto ware folk kiln work from the late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century).
Its warm earthy tones, natural glaze with fine crackle (kannyu), and freely written poetry reflect the wabi-sabi aesthetics of traditional Japanese tea culture.

Features

• Antique Japanese tea bowl with a hand-painted Waka poem

• Likely Mino or Seto ware, folk kiln, late Edo–early Meiji (19th century)

• Natural ash glaze with beautiful crackle pattern

• High cultural value, combining tea ceremony tradition and poetry

• A rare collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese ceramics and tea culture

Use
Ideal for use in Japanese tea ceremonies, as a display piece in a Japanese-style interior, or as part of a collector’s antique pottery collection.

Size

• Height: 8.2 cm / approx. 3.23 inches

• Diameter: 13.5 cm / approx. 5.31 inches

• Weight: 420 g

Condition
Used / Antique. There are no cracks or major chips, only minor wear appropriate for its age.
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Closing Sentence
This unique tea bowl captures the refined beauty of Japanese folk pottery and the spirit of wabi-sabi aesthetics.