5th Raku Sonyu (1664-1716) Kuro-raku tea bowl #3824

- width: approx. 12cm (4 23/32in)

- height: approx. 7.9cm (3 7/64in)

- condition: small damaged (see pictuers)

- writing on the box: Sonyu made black tea bowl, appraiser 9th Raku 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.