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I've seen some pretty decent sized chawans, and then I see the huge ones.
are those used for the same thing?
Thanks

The "typical" (if there is such a beast) chawan is about 13 cm in diameter and about 9 cm high. There are a lso slightly smaller "traveler's chawan".... and summer bowls sometimes are about 15 cm at the flaring rim.

Sometimes a slightly larger one is selected for koicha (thick tea) when there are many guests.....since all share one bowl of tea.

Hope that idea helps.

best,

..................john

ah that makes sense,
thanks!

I still can't get over this thing.



But it has a purpose! (from here: chamekke's post )