This Raku chawan (matcha bowl) has a pinkish appearance due its agate-like striations of red and white glaze. The shomen (正面 - face/front) is decorated with a landscape scene of a forest, sea, and distant mountains.
Made by Rakunyu Kiln (楽入窯), this chawan comes 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:
11.7cm (4.6in) - width
8.3cm (3.3in) - height
350ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
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