Ko-Hagi Chawan (Old Hagi Tea Bowl)

Ko-Hagi Chawan

This is a Ko-Hagi tea bowl. The exterior is rough, showing signs of skilled use over many years. Scratches and fingerprints are still clearly visible, and the texture has become smooth to the touch. There is a crack on the rim that does not penetrate to the inside. The interior bears marks left by small stones mixed into the clay during formation. The glue on the box has weakened, with some parts about to detach. Originally, straw was used as cushioning material inside the box, but due to aging, it has now been replaced with paper filling.