Karaku (嘉楽) - Chawan - Earthenware - Fuji Raku Chawan

Title: Japanese Hand-painted Mount Fuji Matcha Chawan (富士山図), with Original Tomobako
Potter: Karaku (嘉楽)
Painter: Kūkai (工海)
Dimensions: H 7.4 × Diameter 12 cm (H 2.91 × Diameter 4.72 in)
Weight: 217 g
Tomobako dimensions: H 10.2 × W 10.5 × D 10.5 cm (H 4.02 × W 4.13 × D 4.13 in)
Material: Coarse pottery body, warm brown glaze, natural craquelure
Period: Late Shōwa era (c.1970–1980)

This rustic wabi-sabi tea vessel is a hand-formed coarse pottery matcha chawan decorated with Mount Fuji, made in Japan during the Shōwa period. It is a traditional bowl for the Japanese matcha ceremony, suitable for tea gatherings, daily tea enjoyment and tea room display. Its simple and tranquil aesthetic perfectly presents the wabi-sabi atmosphere of a Japanese tea room.

The exterior is hand-painted with snow-capped Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji is a classic auspicious Japanese motif symbolising peace and good fortune. The bowl is hand-formed with a naturally undulating rim and organic uneven textures on the body. It is coated with smooth warm brown glaze featuring fine natural craquelure, creating deep earthy texture.

The outer wall bears the ink signature of painter Kūkai (工海) and a red circular seal. An impressed kanji mark 「昭」 is stamped on the body as an era marker. The base carries the impressed mark of potter Karaku (嘉楽). Signatures of both potter and painter remain intact, retaining the genuine handcrafted texture of Shōwa-era pottery.

The set comes with the original wooden tomobako, fabric storage cloth and bamboo tea whisk. The front of the tomobako is inscribed with the name 「おちょぼ」, and the interior bears the mark of Mandōdō (万年堂). The markings on the box correspond to the tea bowl.

Due to traditional firing process and age, natural craquelure and minor age-related wear appear on the glaze. No chips or glaze loss. The wooden tomobako shows signs of ageing and dust accumulation. Overall condition good for its age.


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