{"product_id":"bol-a-the-chawan-japonais-raku-noir-watanabe-koraku-montagne-longevite-tomobako-signe-daitoku-ji","title":"Japanese Chawan Black Raku Tea Bowl 黒楽 – Longevity Mountain 寿山 – Watanabe Kōraku 渡辺光楽 – Daitoku-ji – Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 8.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 12.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 357 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eblack raku — 黒楽 kuro-raku\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e半筒形 han-tsutsu-gata\u003c\/strong\u003e, semi-cylindrical shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e late Shōwa era to early Heisei, around \u003cstrong\u003e1980–2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e渡辺光楽 Watanabe Kōraku\u003c\/strong\u003e, ceramist based in Yamashina, Kyoto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e寿山 Juzan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Longevity Mountain\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Kyoto, found in Hiroshima Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition. No visible chips or cracks. Comes with its \u003cstrong\u003etomobako 共箱\u003c\/strong\u003e in paulownia wood, bearing the inscriptions of the ceramist and Zen master \u003cstrong\u003e佐藤朴堂 Satō Bokudō\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese black raku chawan 黒楽\u003c\/strong\u003e is a work by \u003cstrong\u003eWatanabe Kōraku 渡辺光楽\u003c\/strong\u003e, a ceramist born in 1951 and based in Yamashina district, Kyoto. His work is mainly dedicated to utensils for \u003cstrong\u003echanoyu 茶の湯\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep and brilliant black glaze reveals subtle \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-brown reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the light. Its slightly grainy surface, punctuated by variations and irregularities, retains all the tactile presence characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003eraku-yaki 楽焼\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inside, fine light speckles enliven the dark enamel and enhance the visual depth of the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehan-tsutsu-gata 半筒形\u003c\/strong\u003e, semi-cylindrical shape, offers a stable and generous silhouette. The thick walls, the irregular rim, and the simply crafted ring foot express a profoundly \u003cstrong\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic, based on sobriety, asymmetry, and the beauty of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the base appears the \u003cstrong\u003eseal 光楽\u003c\/strong\u003e, Watanabe Kōraku's mark, placed in a small circular reserve left visible under the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Tomobako and Zen inscription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional paulownia wooden box bears several inscriptions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e黒楽茶盌\u003c\/strong\u003e — black raku chawan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e光楽作\u003c\/strong\u003e — made by Kōraku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e銘 寿山\u003c\/strong\u003e — named \u003cem\u003eJuzan\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Longevity Mountain\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e前大徳 朴堂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Satō Bokudō, with his title of Zen master of Daitoku-ji \u003cstrong\u003eZen Daitoku 前大徳\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatō Bokudō 佐藤朴堂\u003c\/strong\u003e, former superior of \u003cstrong\u003eFukuju-in 福聚院\u003c\/strong\u003e, affiliated with the \u003cstrong\u003eDaitoku ji\u003c\/strong\u003e temple in Kyoto, calligraphed the box and gave the bowl its poetic name \u003cstrong\u003e寿山 Juzan\u003c\/strong\u003e. This inscription is an important element of provenance and enhances the piece's interest for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echanoyu\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Zen calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA superb \u003cstrong\u003ekuro-raku chawan 黒楽茶碗\u003c\/strong\u003e, sober, dense, and particularly harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of the glaze, the irregular and perfectly mastered semi-cylindrical shape, as well as the \u003cstrong\u003etomobako inscribed by Satō Bokudō\u003c\/strong\u003e give this piece character and true cultural depth. Everything we love at KOGEDO!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bowl intended for both matcha practice and a collection dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the whole world of tea in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\" title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain and much more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Tableware” collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54480822796627,"sku":"T26","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/chawan-juzan-boite-paulownia-calligraphie-zen.jpg?v=1785830979","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/bol-a-the-chawan-japonais-raku-noir-watanabe-koraku-montagne-longevite-tomobako-signe-daitoku-ji","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}