{"product_id":"bol-a-the-japonais-chawan-kuro-raku-sasaki-shoraku-tomobako","title":"Japanese Chawan black raku tea bowl (黒楽茶盌) – Sasaki Shōraku（佐々木松楽）– Kiyomizu-yaki 清水焼 – Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e📐 Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 8.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 11.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 328 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: black raku (黒楽)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Shōwa (1970–1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eKiln \/ Artisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 清水焼 Kiyomizu-yaki (Kyoto) — signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e佐々木松楽造 Sasaki Shōraku\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition, bottom slightly patinated by tea ceremony practice. No chips or cracks. Comes with its original calligraphed \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003etomobako 共箱\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eblack raku (黒楽)\u003c\/strong\u003e chawan is the work of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eSasaki Shōraku (佐々木松楽)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Kyoto potter, \u003cstrong\u003eborn in 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, belonging to an artisan lineage active since the 20th century. The Shōraku workshop is known for producing chawan intended for actual tea practice, respecting the traditional methods of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eraku-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e: hand-modeling, low-temperature firing, and incandescent removal from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eThe deep black glaze features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003ereddish \"火色 hi-iro\" reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e, a result of firing in strong reduction. The interior shows fine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eferruginous speckles\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of black raku, which highlight the depth of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eThe shape is a relatively tall \u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e半筒型 (han-tsutsu-gata)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a semi-cylindrical silhouette favored for winter chawan: stable, dense, and retaining the heat of the matcha well. The slightly granular exterior texture, as well as the simply hand-shaped foot, fully express the wabi-sabi aesthetic of raku.\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eThe potter's seal is clearly affixed under the base, typical of Shōraku's works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e📦 Tomobako (original box)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eThe wooden box bears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003ethe inscription \u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e黒楽茶盌\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eKuro Raku Chawan\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003ethe mention \u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e清水焼\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiyomizu-yaki (Kyoto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003ethe signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e佐々木松楽造 \u003c\/strong\u003eSasaki Shōraku-zo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eIt guarantees the authenticity and provenance of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eSimply magnificent, an exceptional piece, a pure Chawan in the highly sought-after black Raku style from Kyoto.\u003cbr data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eA very beautiful piece for connoisseurs. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eKOGEDO\u003c\/strong\u003e team loves it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 store: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain, and much more\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\"Tableware Art\" collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52532507410771,"sku":"T23","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/chawan-kuro-raku-sasaki-shoraku-avec-tomobako-boite-signee.webp?v=1765987940","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/bol-a-the-japonais-chawan-kuro-raku-sasaki-shoraku-tomobako","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}