Attributed to Raku 9th Ryonyu (1756-1834) Kuro-raku teabowl #5571

width: approx. 11.5cm (4.5in)

height: approx. 7.0cm (2.8in)

weight: approx. 261g (w/ box 474g)

condition: Signs of wear due to age, hairline cracks but no water leak.

Accessories: Tomobako (Original wooden box)

Shipping: Shipped from Japan with a tracking number. We take great care in professional packaging to ensure the item arrives safely.

This is a Japanese black Raku tea bowl (Kuro Raku Chawan) attributed to Raku Ryonyu, the 9th generation head of the distinguished Raku family (Raku Kichizaemon IX). Raku Ryonyu is highly celebrated as one of the most talented masters since the 3rd generation Donyu, renowned for his exceptional artistic sensibility and masterful spatula-carving (hera-gori) techniques.

This exquisite Kuro Raku matcha bowl embodies the profound spirit of Wabi-sabi. The deep, lustrous black glaze softly absorbs light, creating a rich and mesmerizing visual texture (yukei) that reveals a variety of expressions depending on the angle and lighting of the tea room. When held, the bowl offers a remarkably comfortable, gentle embrace that fits naturally into the palms, a hallmark quality highly treasured by Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony) practitioners and collectors worldwide.

Having been cherished and seasoned through generations of use, this antique Chawan possesses a quiet yet commanding presence. It serves as an ideal centerpiece for formal tea gatherings, inviting rich dialogue between the host and guests regarding its historical craftsmanship, its poetic glaze details, and the enduring legacy of the Raku family lineage. Perfect for connoisseurs of Japanese pottery, tea ceremony masters, and collectors of fine antique ceramics.