Vintage Black Raku Matcha Tea Bowl, 3rd Sasaki Shoraku, Kounyu Utsushi, Original Tea Bowl: Oborozuki, Matcha Tea Bowl, Kuro Raku Chawan, Unused,
Raku ware is a type of pottery 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 types 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
This Black Raku tea bowl by 3rd Sasaki Shoraku is a Kounyu Utsushi (reproduction) of the tea bowl “Oborozuki” originally made by Raku Kounyu, the 12th Raku master. The name “Oborozuki” belongs to the original bowl and means “Hazy Moon.”
3rd Sasaki Shoraku was born in Kyoto in 1944. He studied under his father, 2nd Sasaki Shoraku, and later became the third-generation Shoraku.
Raku Kounyu XII (1857–1932) was the eldest son of Keinyu. He became the 12th Raku master in 1871 and retired in 1919, continuing to create works until his death.
We received this tea bowl from our friend. It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), artist-provided leaflets, a Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an original cloth (unstamped). According to our friend, her family did not use this Chawan because it was a Mei Chawan. We also see no signs of use.
This reproduction has a softly rounded form and subtle color variation.
Measurement
Diameter: 12.3cm / Approx. 4 27/32”
Height: 6.5cm – 7cm / Approx. 2 9/16” – 2 3/4″
Thickness: 0.6cm / Approx. 15/64”
Weight: 258g
Age: -2010s
Material: Pottery
Color: Black Raku, Jalapeno Pepper, Beige
Technique: Black Raku
Title: Konyu Utsushi Oborozuki
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) (Shihousan, wooden nails)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Original cloth (unstamped)
* Artist-provided leaflets
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Kannyu (fine crackle lines in the glaze) and Raku pimples are visible on the surface.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* No unpleasant odor is present.
* The kodai (foot ring at the base of the tea bowl) rests on surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
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