Sangō(三五) - Chawan - Earthenware - Raku Ware Matcha Chawan

Title: Aka-Raku Chawan by Sangō(三五), with Original Tomobako (共箱)
Artist: Sangō(三五)
Kiln: Sangō Kiln (三五窯), Authentic Kyoto Raku Ware (楽焼)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Dimensions: H 8.5 cm (3.35 in) × Max Diameter 12.2 cm (4.80 in)
Box Dimensions: H 14.5 cm (5.71 in) × W 14 cm (5.51 in)
Weight: 301 g (tomobako box not included)
Material: Earthenware clay, traditional low-fired Aka-Raku glaze
Accessories: Original wooden tomobako box, yellow storage cloth, bamboo chasen included
Period: Late Showa ~ Early Heisei (昭和・平成), circa 1970–1985

This is a traditional Japanese Raku chawan designed for Chanoyu matcha preparation, an indispensable utensil to whip matcha for formal Japanese tea ceremonies.

Aka-Raku (赤楽): A prominent classic branch rooted in Kyoto’s historic Raku kilns. Its iron-rich reddish-brown glaze naturally yields unique colour gradients, fluid kiln streaks and delicate craquelure during low-temperature firing. No two bowls share identical glaze detail, establishing it as a prestigious glaze variety reserved for ceremonial tea use.

A time-honoured glaze within Japanese tea heritage, Aka-Raku remains highly favoured by tea connoisseurs for its understated wabi-sabi charm.

Hand-kneaded into an organic irregular silhouette, the piece features warm Aka-Raku glaze layered with naturally cascading dark brown kiln discoloration. Fine all-over glaze crazing embodies the characteristic rustic texture of handcrafted Kyoto Raku ware. An embossed circular kiln seal Raku (楽) marks the base; the accompanying original tomobako bears handwritten “Sangō(三五)” and two red kiln stamps inside.

Full set comprises hand-carved bamboo chasen (specialised matcha whisk), original wooden tomobako and yellow fabric storage cloth.

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