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Black Raku-yaki chawan by Waraku VII browse these categories for related items... Directory: Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Bowls: Pre 2000: Item # 942155
Vessels.jp 4-4-22 Nishi-gotanda Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Guest Book sold |
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This very attractive chawan (tea bowl) was made in the Waraku kiln, located in Kyoto since the latter part of the Edo period (1603-1868). Since the first Raku potter Chojiro (? – 1589) started making bowls for tea master Sen-rikyu (1522-1591), black raku vessels have been a sort of ceremonious patriarchs to tea rooms. The round shape of this particular bowl gives it a softer appeal and once held in the hand, it proves to be a very gentle and warm chalice for the tea ceremony.
The mouth of the bowl presents 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); it is a feature often seen on Raku bowls, but not exclusively. The current bearer of the Waraku name is Kawasaki Kizou, a seventh generation Raku potter born in 1936. The bowl bears the mark of the potter. It is in perfect condition and comes with a signed box. Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 9 cm (5 in x 3.6 in), Weight: 375g (13.1 oz) More pictures available on demand. Please make sure you read my Sales Policy Page and kindly inquire if you have any question. Some of the pieces presented in this catalog may be acquired through an interest free payment plan. |
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