Attributed to Raku 10th Tannyu Japanese Aka-Raku teabowl #5379

width: approx. 11.5cm (4 17⁄32in)
height: approx. 7cm (2 3⁄4in)
weight: 252g

This is a red Raku tea bowl attributed to Raku Tannyu, the 10th-generation head of the Raku family. The bowl is hand-built in the traditional tezukune style, with a softly rounded body and an irregular rim that conveys a natural, organic form. The exterior is coated in a reddish-brown glaze, with subtle variations and firing effects creating a dynamic surface, while the interior features a smooth, lustrous red glaze. An impressed seal reading "Raku" is visible near the foot, reflecting the signature style of the Raku lineage. The piece embodies the warmth of handmade craftsmanship and evokes the spirit of wabi inherent in the practice of tea.