This tsutsu-gata kuro-raku winter chawan (matcha bowl) features a deep black glaze decorated with in the su-in (数印 - many stamps) style. Its tall cylindrical shape helps keep the tea warm during the colder months.

Made by Katsura Kiln (桂窯).

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:

9.9cm (3.9in) - width
10.1cm (4in) - height
250ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

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