A Kuro-Raku Tea Bowl w/ Gold Repair by Eiraku 11
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1800: Item # 1384020
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1800: Item # 1384020
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A tradition dating from the mid-16th century, Raku teabowls are made by hand, without the use of a potter's wheel; giving them a distinctly human feel. In the process of shaping the bowls, potters handle the tea bowls in much the same manner that users will hold them as they drink from them. In this way, we can imagine a connection is formed between the creator of the tea bowl and the participants in the tea ceremony. For this and other reasons stemming from historical circumstances, Raku bowls are considered a favorite of tea practitioners across Japan.
This Raku tea bowl displays a quiet elegance—capturing the essence of an esthetic and spiritual practice dating back over 400 years. The base of the bowl is unglazed showing raw molded clay that contrasts nicely with the charcoal black glaze. Intentional pitting in the glaze creates variation across the surface of the walls and offers subtle textures to be discovered when held in the hand. A “hasami no ato” where the tongs gripped the bowl as it was removed from the kiln can be seen near the upper lip, adding a subtle nuance to the ceramic landscape. The craftsman who fashioned this piece, Eiraku Zengoro 11 (1771 - 1841) is from a family with a long lineage of crafting stretching back as far as the mid 16th century. They are one of the 10 artisan families that make tea utensils for the Senke schools of tea (Senke-Jisshoku) and their line continues to this day (Eiraku 17).
In fine antique condition with an especially attractive and well-placed gold repair, this piece is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter and stands 2.8 inches (7 cm) tall. It comes with its original box (tomobako) signed and sealed by the artist, a protective silk pouch (shifuku), and a decorative cloth for cleaning. ** International Shipping and Insurance included.
A tradition dating from the mid-16th century, Raku teabowls are made by hand, without the use of a potter's wheel; giving them a distinctly human feel. In the process of shaping the bowls, potters handle the tea bowls in much the same manner that users will hold them as they drink from them. In this way, we can imagine a connection is formed between the creator of the tea bowl and the participants in the tea ceremony. For this and other reasons stemming from historical circumstances, Raku bowls are considered a favorite of tea practitioners across Japan.
This Raku tea bowl displays a quiet elegance—capturing the essence of an esthetic and spiritual practice dating back over 400 years. The base of the bowl is unglazed showing raw molded clay that contrasts nicely with the charcoal black glaze. Intentional pitting in the glaze creates variation across the surface of the walls and offers subtle textures to be discovered when held in the hand. A “hasami no ato” where the tongs gripped the bowl as it was removed from the kiln can be seen near the upper lip, adding a subtle nuance to the ceramic landscape. The craftsman who fashioned this piece, Eiraku Zengoro 11 (1771 - 1841) is from a family with a long lineage of crafting stretching back as far as the mid 16th century. They are one of the 10 artisan families that make tea utensils for the Senke schools of tea (Senke-Jisshoku) and their line continues to this day (Eiraku 17).
In fine antique condition with an especially attractive and well-placed gold repair, this piece is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter and stands 2.8 inches (7 cm) tall. It comes with its original box (tomobako) signed and sealed by the artist, a protective silk pouch (shifuku), and a decorative cloth for cleaning. ** International Shipping and Insurance included.
