Cherry Blossom Chawan / Tea Bowl #6 (6 oz)

Hand painted cherry blossom Chawan / Tea Bowl. Details: ~ Measures: 2 3/4 inches tall and 3  inches wide at the rim ~ Capacity: 6 oz apx. ~ Wavy rim~ Matte red inside ~ Food, dishwasher, and microwave safe   My process: I make this chawan on the potters wheel and once the rim is dry enough to support itself, I turn it over and trim the bottom. Then while it is still very wet, I modify it with a few selectively placed dings and scrapes before applying slip to newsprint paper that is transferred on to the pot. This allows me to layer the slip and to acquire a stucco appearance, much like on an old building. Then, I paint my cherry blossom motif on the outside. Once the pot is completely dry, I apply a red slip to the inside and then fire it. After it comes out of the first firing, I apply a black underglaze wash for an antiquing appearance to the outside of the pot and a matte red glaze to the inside. Then the pot goes back in the kiln the for its second and final firing.   After it com