5th Raku Sonyu (1664-1716) Kuro-raku tea bowl #4431

- width: approx. 11.6cm (4 9⁄16in)

- height: approx. 8cm (3 5⁄32in)

- weight: 418g (gross 707g)

- condition: hair line cracks, string of box is broken.

- writing on the box: black raku tea bowl by Sonyu (not original box)

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.