Japanese Matcha Bowl - Vintage Nodate Kuro Raku Chawan

This small Kuro-raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a classic black raku glaze, with subtle streaks of red that drip across the lip of the face. The small size of this bowls makes it perfect for travel or picnics (野点 - nodate). 

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:

9.7cm (3.8in) - width
6.5cm (2.6in) - height
200ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

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