Chojiro Toyobo Utsushi Kuro Chawan 長次郎 東陽坊うつし黒茶碗（ちょうじろう とうようぼううつしくろちゃわん）｜Sasaki Shoraku 佐々木昭楽（ささきしょうらく） This black Raku tea bowl by Sasaki Shoraku, a Kyoto-based Raku ware master, is a highly accomplished utsushi faithfully recreating the Important Cultural Property black tea bowl known as Toyobo Renowned as a refined reproduction, this work conveys the spirit of the tea ceremony through balanced form, restrained presence, and the quiet depth characteristic of Kuro Raku chawan Shoraku’s tea bowls are valued for their excellent heat retention and lightness, making them suitable for both daily practice and formal tea gatherings Among tea utensils, black Raku bowls are especially appreciated for enhancing the vivid green of matcha, a quality that has long made them indispensable in the tea tradition Sasaki Shoraku was born in Kyoto in 1936 and is the third-generation head of Shoraku-gama, a Raku kiln established in 1905 This work dates from the late 20th century and represents the continuation of classical Raku aesthetics within contemporary Japanese tea ceramics --- Artist Profile 1936 Born in Kyoto, Japan Third-generation head of Shoraku-gama, a Raku kiln established in 1905 --- Accessories Original wooden storage box tomobako Original cloth Information leaflet --- Dimensions & Weight Height 8.5 cm Diameter 11.5 cm Weight 332 g Box size 14.5 × 14.5 × 12.5 cm --- Technique & Condition Material Clay Technique Pottery Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan Items are shipped only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer For bidders in the United States Please note that Japan Post is currently not accepting EMS shipments of commercial goods to the United States If the winning bidder’s shipping address is in the United States, the item will be shipped via DHL Express instead Please be aware that shipping costs via DHL are significantly higher than EMS rates