Kato Shozan Cherry Blossom Chawan Japanese chabitsu and they are a common

and they are a common motif in woodblock prints and other types of artworks

During this festival people write wishes on colourful strips of paper and hang them from bamboo branches

and was most likely purchased to commemorate the Year of the Dragon back in 2000

and the Asahi Shimbun Award twice

rectangles

Kato Shozan Cherry Blossom Chawan Japanese chabitsu and they are a common*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Mino ware chawan made around 20 years ago by Kato Shozan. It is wheel thrown and the front is decorated with dainty cherry blossoms over a clear glazed background. A single sakura can be found on the interior of the bowl, and this piece has a gently undulating rim. The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom