Japanese Ceramic Banko Ware Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Gray Flower CHB55 material-other It's written in cursive and

It's written in cursive and I can't read it

2 kids in the pot

It is used to level the ashes of the brazier at the tea ceremony

The assorted lid prevents tea or other beverages and food from cooling down

Lady Kokeshi

Japanese Ceramic Banko Ware Green Tea Bowl Matcha Chawan Vtg Gray Flower CHB55 material-other It's written in cursive andVtg Japanese Ceramic Green Tea Bowl This is a vintage Japanese ceramic green tea bowl, or matcha chawan. It is both gray and brown with various etched floral designs in a bordered pattern. This unique type of pottery is called banko ware. The pattern continues on the inside as well. This is a traditional chawan shape with tall sides and is sturdy and easy to hold. It has a maker's mark impression on the bottom. Green tea bowls are traditionally used