{"product_id":"bol-a-the-japonais-chawan-aka-raku-rose-hirachawan-ete-signe-eiko-myodo-tomobako","title":"Japanese Chawan Tea Bowl Aka Raku Pink – Hira Chawan Summer Tea Bowl – Tomobako","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:3a2389d3-40df-4194-ae31-1132d39fd6c3-3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\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\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:3a2389d3-40df-4194-ae31-1132d39fd6c3-3\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:3a2389d3-40df-4194-ae31-1132d39fd6c3-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--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 data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" 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 data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ebd4be59-634f-405b-8704-7c65c499d319\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" 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\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" 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 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 6 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 14.5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 291 g\u003cbr data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"276\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"287\"\u003ehira-chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e 平茶碗, flat summer bowl\u003cbr data-end=\"324\" data-start=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eAka Raku\u003c\/strong\u003e 赤楽, \u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"349\"\u003eRaku-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e 楽焼, wabi-sabi aesthetic\u003cbr data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln \/ workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e: unidentified potter, artisan's signature under the bowl near the foot, calligraphic inscription inside.\u003cbr data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"515\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: late Shōwa 昭和 to Heisei 平成, second half of the 20th century \/ late 20th century\u003cbr data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Osaka prefecture\u003cbr data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect vintage condition. No cracks or chips. Comes with a wooden accompanying box, not original. Box shows stains on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"528\"\u003epink Aka Raku chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e 赤楽茶碗 is a superb Japanese matcha bowl of \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"596\"\u003ehirachawan 平茶碗\u003c\/strong\u003e shape, accompanied by a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewooden box but not original\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eAka Raku\u003c\/strong\u003e 赤楽 is one of the great expressions of Raku-yaki, ceramics intimately linked to the Japanese tea ceremony, originating from Kyoto. Its rosy red glaze, soft and changing, highlights the spontaneity of the modeling and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"894\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data=\"1113\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"920\"\u003ehira chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e 平茶碗 shape, low and open, is traditionally appreciated as a summer bowl. Its generous diameter allows the matcha to cool faster, while offering a broad, calm, and balanced presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eThe surface features a superb salmon pink enamel, nuanced with bluish gray areas and redder passages. A fine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003ekanyū\u003c\/strong\u003e 貫入 crackle is observed over the entire glaze, forming a delicate network that brings depth, texture, and character to the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eThe rim, deliberately irregular, is very soft and pleasant to the touch. The foot \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003ekōdai\u003c\/strong\u003e 高台, left in light clay, has a spiral shape evoking a swirl \u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003euzumaki\u003c\/strong\u003e 渦巻 pattern, very expressive and typical of the Raku spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Box and signatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eA wooden box accompanies the bowl with its traditional cord, but \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eit is an accompanying box and not the original tomobako.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eThe bowl bears a signature near the foot, visible on the underside, as well as an inscription inside the bowl, giving it even more charm. The inscription and signature being extremely calligraphic, the potter behind this beautiful Raku has not been identified with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2428\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA real crush when we stumbled upon this \u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003epink Aka Raku hirachawan!\u003c\/strong\u003e We love its subtly changing \u003cstrong\u003ecolor\u003c\/strong\u003e, between pink, bluish grey and deep red! Its \u003cstrong\u003esummer bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e shape is quite rare and makes it even more interesting! Despite a box that is not original and a potter who remains mysterious, it is clearly a piece by a \u003cstrong\u003etalented artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Raku style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2428\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn ideal piece for matcha lovers, Japanese ceramic collectors, or wabi-sabi enthusiasts.\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\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2696\"\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 data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\"Tableware\" collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54134297723219,"sku":"T77","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/chawan-aka-raku-email-nuance-rose-gris-eiko-myodo.jpg?v=1782851518","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/bol-a-the-japonais-chawan-aka-raku-rose-hirachawan-ete-signe-eiko-myodo-tomobako","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}