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CHAWAN (Tea Bowls)
 The chawan
, or tea bowl, is, of all the tea utensils, the most familiar to Westerners and yet its significance is rarely appreciated. In its primary role as the direct connection
between host and guest, it can transcend its function and take on a spirit of its own. As these bowls are used over time they mature and improve.
CHAIRE (Tea Containers)
 Chaire
are known in English as tea caddy or tea container. These small yet precisely crafted jars are used exclusively to hold the thick, highest quality powdered green tea known as koicha.
Among the various ceramic utensils used for Chanoyu (Japanese Tea Ceremony), chaire have the highest ranking, a major factor influencing their high price
despite their small size.
MIZUSASHI (Water Containers)
 Mizusashi
are fresh water containers, and are one of the main utensils found in a typical tea "arrangement." It's function is
to hold fresh water which is used to clean the chasen (bamboo whisk) after it has been used to make tea, and to replenish the iron kettle so it will always be full.
OTHER CERAMICS
  Photos of Chaki, the small containers used for
usucha (thin tea), plus photos of flower vases, serving bowls, and sake drinking vessels. The Museum Collection features
Milgrim pieces that are in the permanent public collections of various museums worldwide. The Boxes & Stamps page provides examples of the special boxes that accompany all
Milgrim ceramics, plus Milgrim's kiln markings and hanko (stamp). And don't forget the Flash Slideshow for a fun musical experiece.
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 "Chawan by Richard Milgrim")
 "Chaire by Richard Milgrim")
 "Mizusashi by Richard Milgrim")
