Tea bowl (8) - Ceramic, Enamel - Chawan Raku + Tea Box
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Eight-piece lot of black Meiji-period Raku chawan (tea bowls) with a matching Japanese lacquered chabako box and tea ceremony accessories, signed by the 12th Raku Kichizaemon, approximately 12 cm wide and 6 cm high, in excellent condition.
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Raku Kichizaemon XII Konyū-made, inscribed teabowl with original box. RAKU TEA BOWLS (KURO), The best Japanese teabowl. Original, belonging to one of the largest private collections in Europe of Japanese bowls.
The Raku teabowl has been the most sought after since ancient times for the tea ceremony in Japan. Within the Raku-Yaki branch, the Raku Kichizaemon family is the most famous in all of Japan.
!!GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! Do not miss it, this is a highly collectible item, the most desired bowl in Japan.
This teabowl (Chawan) is signed with the artist’s seal as 12th Raku. Raku-Yaki even on 4 different areas of the bowl. This is very rare, giving this bowl special interest. It has a strong presence of the Wabi-Sabi concept, its morphology was designed by the artist to exceptionally highlight this concept.
We present a “LOT” for your Japanese Matcha tea ceremony. Composed of 8 items: 1 unique and very singular teabowl, worthy of the highest collections, this is a Chawan, Kuro (Black) signed by Raku Kichizaemon XII Konyu 十二代 楽吉左衛門 弘入 (1857-1932), very original with a strong ancient presence, very scarce today; also, on this occasion it comes with the original Japanese lacquered wooden tea box (Chabako) and several accessories for the tea ceremony. Brocade fabric bag for the Bowl, a new Chasen unused in the original box (Japanese bamboo whisk), Chasen Kusenaoshi (Chasen stand), incense container (kogo), etc.
This lot of Raku Teapot Teabowl of the highest quality, Unique and very Singular, original from the early Meiji period. It is estimated to have been created more than 130 years ago.
(Like new, very little used).
ARTIST HISTORY:
Konyū was born in the Edo Period (1857) and inherited as head of the family at 15. Born as the first son of Keinyū, 11th Raku. At 63 he retired, passing to his elder son, Seinyū 13th Raku. He died at 76 (1932). It is said that Konyū was gentle and affable, versed in other arts such as poetry. After the Edo period, in the Meiji period, the tea ceremony saw a decline due to political tensions of the moment. It was Konyū the 12th who became the greatest standard-bearer and thanks to his effort there is a revival of the tea ceremony and the RAKU family becomes the most sought-after again. He enjoyed poems and led a secluded life at Ishiyama, the summer house, in Shiga prefecture.
The most precious collectible object for Tea Houses, Exhibitions, without a doubt an impressive item hard to find elsewhere.
Today drinking Japanese Matcha tea is in fashion and healthy. This will be a luxury within reach of only a few. This is a spectacular lot to begin to delve into Japanese culture and the Matcha tea ceremony.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to acquire something unique and very singular, worthy of the most precious collection at the best price.
For EU member countries: no customs or costly procedures.
Teacup dimensions:
Chawan: approximately 12 cm x 6 cm
Lacquered wooden tea box Chabako dimensions:
approximately 21 cm x 14 cm x 13 cm
Raku Kichizaemon XII Konyū-made, inscribed teabowl with original box. RAKU TEA BOWLS (KURO), The best Japanese teabowl. Original, belonging to one of the largest private collections in Europe of Japanese bowls.
The Raku teabowl has been the most sought after since ancient times for the tea ceremony in Japan. Within the Raku-Yaki branch, the Raku Kichizaemon family is the most famous in all of Japan.
!!GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! Do not miss it, this is a highly collectible item, the most desired bowl in Japan.
This teabowl (Chawan) is signed with the artist’s seal as 12th Raku. Raku-Yaki even on 4 different areas of the bowl. This is very rare, giving this bowl special interest. It has a strong presence of the Wabi-Sabi concept, its morphology was designed by the artist to exceptionally highlight this concept.
We present a “LOT” for your Japanese Matcha tea ceremony. Composed of 8 items: 1 unique and very singular teabowl, worthy of the highest collections, this is a Chawan, Kuro (Black) signed by Raku Kichizaemon XII Konyu 十二代 楽吉左衛門 弘入 (1857-1932), very original with a strong ancient presence, very scarce today; also, on this occasion it comes with the original Japanese lacquered wooden tea box (Chabako) and several accessories for the tea ceremony. Brocade fabric bag for the Bowl, a new Chasen unused in the original box (Japanese bamboo whisk), Chasen Kusenaoshi (Chasen stand), incense container (kogo), etc.
This lot of Raku Teapot Teabowl of the highest quality, Unique and very Singular, original from the early Meiji period. It is estimated to have been created more than 130 years ago.
(Like new, very little used).
ARTIST HISTORY:
Konyū was born in the Edo Period (1857) and inherited as head of the family at 15. Born as the first son of Keinyū, 11th Raku. At 63 he retired, passing to his elder son, Seinyū 13th Raku. He died at 76 (1932). It is said that Konyū was gentle and affable, versed in other arts such as poetry. After the Edo period, in the Meiji period, the tea ceremony saw a decline due to political tensions of the moment. It was Konyū the 12th who became the greatest standard-bearer and thanks to his effort there is a revival of the tea ceremony and the RAKU family becomes the most sought-after again. He enjoyed poems and led a secluded life at Ishiyama, the summer house, in Shiga prefecture.
The most precious collectible object for Tea Houses, Exhibitions, without a doubt an impressive item hard to find elsewhere.
Today drinking Japanese Matcha tea is in fashion and healthy. This will be a luxury within reach of only a few. This is a spectacular lot to begin to delve into Japanese culture and the Matcha tea ceremony.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to acquire something unique and very singular, worthy of the most precious collection at the best price.
For EU member countries: no customs or costly procedures.
Teacup dimensions:
Chawan: approximately 12 cm x 6 cm
Lacquered wooden tea box Chabako dimensions:
approximately 21 cm x 14 cm x 13 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Chawan Raku + Tea Box
Number of objects
8
Material
Ceramic, Enamel
Country of origin
Japan
Style
Antique
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
12 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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