Chojiro style Kuro Raku Bowl "KAZAORI" by Yoshimura Rakunyu #5569

width: approx. 9.5cm (3.74in)
height: approx. 8.8cm (3.46in)
weight: approx. 272g (w/ box 485g)
condition: Excellent
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 an authentic Japanese Raku-yaki matcha green tea bowl (Chawan) crafted by Yoshimura Rakunyu at the renowned Rakunyu Kiln. It features a cylinder-style design (Tsutsu-chawan) modeled after the historical masterpiece "Kazaori" by Chojiro, the legendary founder of Raku ware.

For tea ceremony enthusiasts, this piece offers an exceptional artistic highlight (keishiki or "glaze landscape"). The profound black glaze exhibits subtle variations and depth under light, embodying the essence of Wabi-sabi. Shaped by hand through the traditional "Tezukune" technique without a potter's wheel, its intentional distortion and organic asymmetry give it a unique soul and an exquisite tactile comfort that perfectly fits the hands of the practitioner.

This Japanese black Raku bowl is perfect for introducing engaging conversation topics during Chado gatherings, specifically during the "Haiken" (appreciation) or question-and-answer dialogue between the host and guests regarding its connection to Chojiro's legacy. It is an ideal piece for cold-season tea gatherings to retain heat, or as a distinguished center bowl for your collection.