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Black Raku-yaki chawan by Inoue Shunpo browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Contemporary: Item # 752949
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| Black raku-yaki chawan (tea bowls) are some of the most mystical vessels in Japanese pottery. Born of the cooperation between Sen-no-rikyu, a Buddhist monk and tea master, and Chojiro, a Kyoto potter, the black bowl can be regarded as one of the cardinal chalices of the tea ceremony. This particular chawan has a very interesting shape, with the characteristic go-zan (five mountains) shaped mouth, in reference to the five main Zen temples of Kyoto (Tofuku-ji, Tenryuji, Shokokuji, Kenninji and Manjuji, with Nanzenji as the head temple), and a relief that forms a sort of waterfall, a leitmotiv in Zen art, often seen on ink brush paintings. Beyond the apparent simplicity of the bowl and its austerity lies the freedom of the spirit inherent to Zen. The chawan was made by a Kyoto potter named Inoue Shunpo, probably in the 1970-80’s. The chawan bears the potter’s mark. It is in perfect condition and will be shipped in a signed wooden box. Dimensions: 11 cm x 9 cm (4.4 in x 3.6 in); weight 340g (11.9 oz) More pictures available on demand. Please make sure you read my Sales Policy Page and kindly inquire if you have any question. | |||||||||||||
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