Vintage Black Raku Mei Matcha Tea Bowl, Daitokuji Temple, Takahashi Etsudo, 3rd Sasaki Shoraku, Name (Mei) : Kojitsu (Konichi), Matcha Tea Bowl, Kuro Raku Chawan,
MB-052201
Raku ware is a type of pottery ware produced in Kyoto.
Raku ware refers to ceramics, mostly tea bowls, produced by the Raku family from the first generation Chojiro. Raku ware is formed by hand, and fired in temperatures from 700℃ to 1,000℃.
There are two type of Raku ware: the Aka-raku (Red Raku ware), which is covered with transparent glaze over a clay surface containing iron oxide, and Kuro-raku (Black Raku ware), which is covered with black glaze. The term “Raku” sometimes refers to all pottery ware made by this same process. – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
The Tea Bowl was named “Kojitsu (Konichi)” by Takahashi Etsudo.
Takahashi Etsudo is one of former chief priests in Daitokuji Temple. He entered Daitokujisoudou in 1948. He studied Rinzai school and Zen under Goto Zuigan (1879-1965) and Oda Sessou (1901-1966).
Takahashi Etsudo became a chief priest of Myoujyoji in 1953.
He is one of famous priests in Daitokuji Temple.
3rd Sasaki Shoraku born in Kyoto in 1944. His mentor is 2nd Shoraku. He succeeded to 3rd Shoraku in 1962.
He is very famous Raku ware artist and known by every tea masters.
The original meaning of writing word of Kojitsu (Konichi) is Good Day.
It comes from a very famous zen words. Nichinichi Kore Konichi.
The original meaning of writing words is “every day is a good day”.
All days are special days for everyone.
The meaning of Zen Word is “Live Each Day to the Fullest”.
The words are one of the best Zen words in Japan.
We got it from our relative. It is still in excellent condition with original paulownia box, original clothes and original paper box. (Unused or Very less used).
According to our relative, they did not use the Chawan with Daitokuji’s endorsement.
We do not see any sign of using, too.
We found tool’s mark on the surface.
Measurement
Diameter: 11.3cm / Approx. 4 29/64”
Height: 8cm – 8.2cm / Approx. 3 15/64” – 3 15/64”
Thickness: 0.7cm / Approx. 0 9/32″
Weight: 346g
Age: – 2000s
Material: Earthenware, Pottery
Color: Black Raku, Cream Gray
Technique: Black Raku
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or Very less used)
* Original paulownia box (Shihousan, wood nails)
* Original clothes
* Original paper box
* No chips, no cracks, no scratches and no blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 7 and No. 8 photos)
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 10 Photo)
* Light discoloration and scratches on the paper box. (Refer to No. 10 Photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on kodai (the base section of a tea bowl).
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
* Please purchase “Package Protection” for Fully Insured Service.
If you are very serious and sensitive on vintage items or looking for perfect items, please refrain from purchasing.
*** If you have any questions or need additional photos, please contact us. ***
