This handbuilt wabi-sabi Aka-raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a deep red glaze with abstract patches of black over the face of the bowl. The foot is left unglazed showing off the true colour of the clay, and the interior features a deep chadamari.

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:

11.2cm (4.4in) - width
7.8cm (3.1in) - height
250ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

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