A Black Raku “Kazuin” Tea Bowl by Higaki Soroku
The term “Raku” was once reserved for a style of pottery produced by a specific household in Kyoto that began over 450 years ago. Over the years, as it gained p
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An Ido-shaped Hagi-yaki Tea Bowl - Hatano Zenzō (b. 1942)
Simple yet classic styling—this tea bowl is perfect for anyone looking for the quintessential Ido-shaped chawan crafted by one of Japan’s master Hagi potters. B
Black Raku Tsutsu Tea Bowl by Sasaki Shoraku
Tsutsu-shaped chawan have a unique and especially attractive shape. They are used mainly in the depths of winter to keep in the heat, and prevent the tea from c
A Shigaraki Tea Bowl by Motomura Wataru
The artist who produced this piece, Wataru Motomura, prides himself in living a traditional life in the eastern hills of Kyoto—long known for its rich clay and
A Black Raku "December" Tea Bowl - Ōhi Chōzaemon IX (1901-1986)
When the founder of the Urasenke style of tea ceremony, Senso Soshitsu (1622 -1697) was invited to Kanazawa as the lord of the tea ceremony for the powerful Kag
Exceptional Bizen Tea Bowl with Kaiyu Glaze - Kaneshige Sozan (1909-1995)
The distinctive and easily recognizable style of Bizen pieces, such as the one featured here, originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and has a long history
A Hagi Tea Bowl by 7th Generation Kaneta Sanzaemon
Father to internationally known Hagi potter Kaneta Masanao (the 8th generation Sanzaemon potter), though he never achieved the same level of notoriety as his so
A Shino Tea Bowl (maker and era unkown)
Occasionally while browsing through the temple markets of Kyoto or perusing backstreets tea-ware shops, an attractive piece will catch my eye for no particular
A Black Raku Tea Bowl by Kaihatsu Fumiaki
A beautiful example of Ohi inspired Raku-ware; the body of this stylish tea vessel is a mix of a dark black gradating to charcoal grey with undertones of reddis
A Patterned Bowl from the Shinragi Kiln
Being based in Kyoto we occasionally come across fine Chinese and Korean tea-ware to mix in with our Japanese offerings. Here we have an example of a ceremonial
A ko-Seto Mizusashi with Black Lacquer Lid (Tea Master Item)
Seto is a pottery tradition established in the 12th century with the aim of reproducing fine Chinese porcelain and tenmoku-style tea bowls—which were hard to co