Tea bowl - Biscuit porcelain - 黒楽茶碗/Kurorakutyawan

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A magnificent Kuro-Raku (Black Raku) tea bowl displaying exceptional beauty with stunning silvery-metallic Yohen (kiln transformation) effects across its surface. This handcrafted Chawan bears the prestigious "Raku" seal, indicating its origin from the Raku pottery tradition.
Raku ware represents the pinnacle of Japanese tea ceremony ceramics. It was first created in the late 16th century by Chojiro under the guidance of tea master Sen no Rikyu, embodying the essence of Wabi-cha philosophy. The tea world has long held the saying "Ichi Raku, Ni Hagi, San Karatsu" (First Raku, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu), placing Raku ware at the highest position among tea bowls.
This particular bowl showcases remarkable characteristics of traditional Kuro-Raku craftsmanship. The deep black glaze has developed beautiful silvery iridescent patches through the dramatic firing and rapid cooling process unique to Raku pottery. The bowl was formed using the traditional "Tezukune" (hand-building) technique without a potter's wheel, then shaped with bamboo spatulas, resulting in an organic, slightly irregular form that fits naturally in the hands during the tea ceremony.
The bowl features the "Raku" seal impressed both inside the foot ring and within the bowl interior, confirming its place within the Raku pottery lineage. While the specific potter and production period remain unidentified, the quality of craftsmanship and distinctive Yohen effects demonstrate skilled artistry in this challenging ceramic tradition.
There is a small chip and a minor crack present, which can be appreciated as natural patina reflecting the bowl's age and history of use in actual tea practice. Such character marks are often valued by tea practitioners as adding depth and story to the vessel.
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Size
Height: 8 cm
Width: 10 cm
Diameter: 10 cm

Weight
260 g

Condition
Shows age-related wear with a small chip and minor crack present; these imperfections reflect the bowl's history and can be appreciated as natural patina characteristic of antique tea ceremony vessels.

Artist Profile
The specific potter remains unidentified. The bowl bears the "Raku" seal (楽印) impressed both inside the foot ring and within the bowl interior, confirming its origin from the Raku pottery tradition. The production period and lineage (whether from the main Raku family kiln or one of the branch kilns such as Ohi-yaki or Tamamizu-yaki) cannot be determined. No original wooden storage box (Tomobako) accompanies this piece.

Catawiki出品項目

Title of Artwork: Kuro-Raku Chawan with Silver Yohen - Black Raku Tea Bowl with "Raku" Seal
Artist: Unknown Raku potter (楽印あり / With Raku seal)
Height: 8 cm
Width: 10 cm
Diameter: 10 cm
Decor: Kuro-Raku (Black Raku) with Yohen (kiln transformation)
Period: Unknown
Condition: Shows age - small chip and minor crack present
Provenance: From a Japanese collection