This delicate hantsutsu-gata Aka-raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a crazed vermilion red-pink and black patched glaze. Cracks along the rim of the bowl has been repaired with traditional kintsugi, providing a focal point for the bowl's shoumen or face.

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:

11.5cm (4.5in) - width
8cm (3.1in) - height
250ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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