page_title: Chawan
hierarchical_section_title: Chawan
caption_attribution_description: English: China, Fujian Province, Jianyang County, Southern Song dynasty, 1127-1279 Furnishings; Serviceware Jian ware, wheel-thrown stoneware with mottled black glaze Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection (M.51.2.1) Chinese Art
context_page_description: A chawan is a bowl used for preparing and drinking tea. Many types of chawan are used in East Asian tea ceremonies. The choice of their use depends upon many considerations.
context_section_description: A chawan (茶碗; literally "tea bowl") is a bowl used for preparing and drinking tea. Many types of chawan are used in East Asian tea ceremonies. The choice of their use depends upon many considerations.
caption: Chawan with hare's fur glaze in mottled black, Jian ware, from Jianyang in Song China
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