Splendid Masterpiece Kuro Raku Chawan by Ogawa Choraku II
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1960: Item # 1367679
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Richard van Norten - by appointment
Avenue Royal - Luxembourg / Europe
A superbly well balanced Kuro Raku Chawan made by one of the few masters of this genre, Ogawa Choraku (1912-1991), second heir to the Choraku lineage of Raku potters.
The founder of the Choraku lineage studied under Keinyu (11th Raku) and Konyu (12th Raku) of the Raku Kichizaemon family, and in 1904 with the support of Konyu, founded his own kiln in Kyoto. He received the name Choraku in 1906 by Choyuken, the head of a very influential tea ceremony association.
There are currently very few makers of Raku Chawan, about 50, but only 10 are well known. Choraku bowls are very much appreciated and highly priced by enthusiasts of the Tea Ceremony. Currently, the 3rd Choraku maintains the tradition started by his grandfather.
The bowl is in very good condition. It bears the seal of its maker and comes in a wooden box with attestation by the 14th Urasenke tea master Tatansai (1893-1964).
Size: 8 cm height x 12,3 cm in diameter.
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