Vintage Black Raku Mei Matcha Tea Bowl, 3rd Sasaki Shoraku, Nonko (Donyuu) Utsushi, Reproduction, Name (Mei) – Aoyama, Kuro Raku, Chawan, Unused,
MB-041903
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 Black Raku Tea Bowl was made by 3rd Sasaki Shoraku born in Kyoto in 1944. His mentor is 2nd Shoraku. He succeeded to 3rd Shoraku in 1962.
Originally the name of tea bowl was made by Donyuu.
Donyuu (commonly known as Nonko, 1599–1656), the third-generation master of the Raku family, was a distinguished potter who inherited the Raku ware tradition established by Sen no Rikyu while introducing a new aesthetic sensibility.
He was the eldest son of Jokei, and his given name was Kichibei.
The name “Nonko” is said to have originated from a bamboo flower vase inscribed “Nonko” that was presented to him by Sotan.
“Aoyama” is one of the celebrated “Kaga Seven Nonko Tea Bowls” (Nonko Kaga Shichishu). The bowl received its name from Aoyama Shogen, chief retainer of the Maeda clan of Kaga, who once owned it.
We got it from a relative. It is still in excellent condition with original paper box, original paulownia box and original clothes. (Unused).
According to her, her family did not use the tea bowl.
There are no visible signs of use. too.
Measurement
Diameter: 11.0 cm – 11.4cm / Approx. 4 21/64” – 4 31/64”
Tall: 8.5cm – 8.7cm / Approx. 3 11/32″ – 3 27/64”
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 0 3/16”
Weight: 318g
Age: 7 March 2006
Material: Earthenware, Pottery
Color: Black Raku, Raku Yello Beige
Technique: Black Raku
Pattern: Aoyama
Title: Nonko Utsushi, Aoyama
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Original paulownia box (Shihousan, wood nails)
* Original cloths
* Original paper box
* No chips, no cracks, no scratches and no blemishes.
* Raku pimples on the surface
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box and the paper box. (Refer to No. 10 Photo)
* No strange smell.
* You may find “minor scratch” on kodai (the base section of a tea bowl).
* The spur marks on the foot ring are arranged in three evenly spaced points.
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