Black Raku Tsutsu Tea Bowl by Sasaki Shoraku
- Artist:
- Sasaki Shoraku
- Era:
- Shōwa
- Price:
- $750
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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 cooling too quickly. Tea disciples of all stripes appreciate this type of bowl for its elegant lines and functional properties.
This tea bowl was fired in the kilns of one of Kyoto’s best known Raku-yaki potters, Sasaki Shoraku III (1944-). The Shoraku line began when the grandfather of the current potter established a kiln near the famous Kiyomizu temple, nestled at the foot of the eastern mountains in Kyoto. In 1945, the kiln was moved to Kameoka near the Yada shrine where it remains today.
This piece is 3.7 inches in diameter (9.3cm) and stands 4 inches tall (10.2cm). It comes with a signed and sealed original box (tomobako), an informational insert with details on the kiln and potter, and an orange cloth bearing Shoraku’s seal. The bowl is in excellent condition and has a noticeable “hasami-no-ato” or, mark from the tongs when it was removed from the kiln. Along with the interesting asymmetrical contouring, this is a desirable feature as it adds a certain unique flair to the piece.
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