This Kuro-raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a classic yamamichi (山道 - mountain path) undulating lip, and is entirely glazed in a deep solid black, including the foot.
Made by Shunpo Heian (平安春峰), this chawan ships in its original kiribako (wooden paulownia box).
One of Japan's most recognisable styles, Raku-yaki (楽焼) or Raku ware was developed by famous tea master Sen-no-Rikyu in the late 16th century. Perhaps inspired by the recently created 引き出し黒 (hikidashi-guro) technique used to produce the Seto-guro style of black chawan, Rikyu collaborated with tile-maker Chojiro to produce a new style of ware for use in the tea ceremony. Hand-formed from porous clay rather than wheel-thrown, Raku chawan are then coated in a lead glaze, fired at low temperatures, and removed from the kiln while still glowing hot. Most Raku chawan exist in two styles: Aka-raku (red raku), and Kuro-raku (black raku).
Dimensions:
12cm (4.7in) - width
7.9cm (3.1in) - height
350ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
