Raku-yaki (楽焼) - Juraku (聚楽) - Tea bowl - Clay

A fine Japanese Red Raku-ware (Aka-Raku) matcha tea bowl, featuring a traditional circular seal mark stamped with "Juraku" (聚楽) on the base.

The term Juraku holds great historical significance in Japanese tea culture, originating from the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era (Jurakudai) and representing the classic tradition and early roots of Raku ceramics.

This piece showcases the warm, soft reddish-orange clay body characteristic of Red Raku pottery, contrasted beautifully by dramatic dark carbon/ash flashes (hi-kawarai) created during the firing process. The surface exhibits fine glaze crackles (kannyu), giving it deep artistic texture and character.

The rim displays a soft, natural hand-sculpted line with subtle undulations (uma-no-ha / horse-back shape), typical of traditional hand-formed Raku tea bowls.

Mark:
"Juraku" (聚楽) - stamped with a circular seal mark near the foot (kodai)

Type: Red Raku Tea Bowl (Aka-Raku Chawan)
Technique: Hand-formed / Raku firing

Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 9.5 cm
Diameter (Rim): 9.0 cm
Foot Diameter (Kodai): 5.0 cm
Weight: 266 g

Condition:
Good vintage condition overall with age-appropriate wear. No major cracks, chips, or artificial repairs observed. Please review the images carefully to appreciate its texture and condition.


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