Japanese Matcha Bowl - 越宗 紅樹 Koshimune Kouju - Beige Ash Glazed Raku Chawan - 350ml

Japanese Matcha Bowl - 越宗 紅樹 Koshimune Kouju - Beige Ash Glazed Raku Chawan - 350ml

Regular price $112.00
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  • Vintage. Made in Japan
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This raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a soft beige ash glaze (灰釉 - haigusuri) another layer of ash glaze dripping down the shomen (正面 - face/front). The foot is left unglazed showing off the true colour of the clay.

This chawan comes with its original kiribako (桐箱 - wooden paulownia box) was made by raku potter Koshimune Kouju (越宗 紅樹) who was born in 1922.

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:

12.3cm (4.8in) - width
8.3cm (3.3in) - height
350ml - capacity

Condition: Good (hairline crack, please see photos)

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