Tea bowl - Ceramic
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Eleventh Raku Kichizaemon (Keinyū) (1817-1902), CINCO OF TEA, RAKU-YAKI The best Japanese Teacup. Original.
Caramel-colored tea bowl signed by Raku Kichizaemon 11th / Raku Kichizaemon XI, also known as Raku Keinyū (1817-1902), he was the eleventh master ceramist of the prestigious Raku family and leader of this Japanese ceramic tradition for the tea ceremony (chado).
Born in 1817 and died in 1902, he presided over the key transition between the Edo period and the Meiji era, the son of sake maker Naohachi Ogawa from the province of Tango. At eleven he was adopted by Raku Tannyū (Kichizaemon X), marrying the daughter years later and taking formal leadership at the age of twenty-nine.
He retired at 55 after a very active and prolific career in creating tea bowls (chawan) in both black (kuro-raku) and red (aka-raku) types.
He lived Japan’s transition from the feudal Tokugawa period to the modernization of the Meiji era, a difficult time for traditional culture and the tea ceremony (chanoyu). In 1854 a fire destroyed his residence and the kiln at Kyoto Imperial Palace. Shortly after, he rebuilt the workshop and continued making pieces, during this vibrant period managing to preserve the tradition amid modernization.
His works are notable for structural strength, expressive, dynamic refinement in the use of the clay sculpting spatula, maintaining strict respect for the traditional wabi-cha aesthetics in a time of deep modernization in Japan.
He is known for his careful glazes and colors. He is also distinguished in Shodo calligraphy and poetry.
This is a caramel-colored, flat-winged tea bowl of the highest quality glaze and completely original from the Edo Period, roughly about 150 years old and still as new.
Do not miss this great opportunity to acquire something unique. For European Union member countries with no customs duties or costly formalities.
Collector’s item, for Tea Houses, Exhibitions, Museums or prestigious Private Collections, undoubtedly an impressive article.
Today Japanese Matcha tea drinking has become a trend. This will be a luxury within reach of only a few people.
This RAKU-YAKI ceramic style is the most desired for the tea ceremony in Japan. It is very healthy and strong. It has an aura that transports you to ancient Edo-period Japan. With this magnificent Tea Bowl, you will perform the best ceremonies you can imagine.
Bowls measurements:
14.5 cm 5 cm
Box measurements:
17.5 cm 9 cm
Accepts gift:
Original wooden box with Edo Period inscription.
Scarf to settle the Bowl.
Eleventh Raku Kichizaemon (Keinyū) (1817-1902), CINCO OF TEA, RAKU-YAKI The best Japanese Teacup. Original.
Caramel-colored tea bowl signed by Raku Kichizaemon 11th / Raku Kichizaemon XI, also known as Raku Keinyū (1817-1902), he was the eleventh master ceramist of the prestigious Raku family and leader of this Japanese ceramic tradition for the tea ceremony (chado).
Born in 1817 and died in 1902, he presided over the key transition between the Edo period and the Meiji era, the son of sake maker Naohachi Ogawa from the province of Tango. At eleven he was adopted by Raku Tannyū (Kichizaemon X), marrying the daughter years later and taking formal leadership at the age of twenty-nine.
He retired at 55 after a very active and prolific career in creating tea bowls (chawan) in both black (kuro-raku) and red (aka-raku) types.
He lived Japan’s transition from the feudal Tokugawa period to the modernization of the Meiji era, a difficult time for traditional culture and the tea ceremony (chanoyu). In 1854 a fire destroyed his residence and the kiln at Kyoto Imperial Palace. Shortly after, he rebuilt the workshop and continued making pieces, during this vibrant period managing to preserve the tradition amid modernization.
His works are notable for structural strength, expressive, dynamic refinement in the use of the clay sculpting spatula, maintaining strict respect for the traditional wabi-cha aesthetics in a time of deep modernization in Japan.
He is known for his careful glazes and colors. He is also distinguished in Shodo calligraphy and poetry.
This is a caramel-colored, flat-winged tea bowl of the highest quality glaze and completely original from the Edo Period, roughly about 150 years old and still as new.
Do not miss this great opportunity to acquire something unique. For European Union member countries with no customs duties or costly formalities.
Collector’s item, for Tea Houses, Exhibitions, Museums or prestigious Private Collections, undoubtedly an impressive article.
Today Japanese Matcha tea drinking has become a trend. This will be a luxury within reach of only a few people.
This RAKU-YAKI ceramic style is the most desired for the tea ceremony in Japan. It is very healthy and strong. It has an aura that transports you to ancient Edo-period Japan. With this magnificent Tea Bowl, you will perform the best ceremonies you can imagine.
Bowls measurements:
14.5 cm 5 cm
Box measurements:
17.5 cm 9 cm
Accepts gift:
Original wooden box with Edo Period inscription.
Scarf to settle the Bowl.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Artist
the 10th Raku Kichizaemon Raku Tannyū (Kichizaemon X)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800, 1800-1850
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