This Aka-raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a pronounced waisted shape and is covered in a bright red glaze with patches of black. The foot is left unglazed showing off the true colour of the clay.
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:
11.3cm (4.4in) - width
8.3cm (3.3in) - height
475ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand.
