Attributed to Raku Tannyu (1795–1854) Kuro Raku teabowl #5340 for sale

Up for sale is this "Attributed to Raku Tannyu (1795–1854) Kuro Raku teabowl #5340" If you have any questions please contact us before buy it. No reserve.

width: approx. 11cm (4.33in)
height: approx. 7.5cm (2.95in)
weight: 332g

This tea bowl is a Raku ware chawan attributed to Raku Tannyu (1795–1854), the 10th-generation head of the Raku family, a renowned lineage of Kyoto-based potters deeply connected to the Japanese tea ceremony. Crafted in the 19th century during the Edo period, the bowl exhibits the hallmark traits of Tannyu’s aesthetic—an organic form with irregular contours, rich black glaze with subtle red undertones, and a dignified wabi-sabi character that reflects the philosophical essence of chanoyu. The thick, almost tactile glaze appears to have been applied in layers, resulting in a deep luster and varying surface textures. The interior is coated with a glossy black glaze, while the foot remains unglazed, revealing the rough clay body and the impressed seal mark “樂” (Raku) at the base. Passed down through an old family collection, the bowl is preserved in excellent condition, with no significant damage. It serves not only as a utilitarian vessel for tea but also as a cultural artifact that embodies the quiet yet profound beauty central to Japanese aesthetics.

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