5th Raku Sonyu (1664-1716) Antique kuro-raku tea bowl #3888

- width: approx. 11.5cm (4 17⁄32in)

- height: approx. 7.4cm (2 29⁄32in)

- weight: 299g (gross 501g)

- condition: hair line crack

- writing on the box: black tea bowl made by Sony, writing by Ryonyu

The Fifth Raku - Sonyu (1664-1716)
The son of Kariganeya Sanemon, son-in-law of the Fourth. Named Heishiro, later Soukichi. Succeeded to the name Kichizaemon when he was 28. Pushed further towards a return to the style of Chojiro.