This Aka-raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a bright red glaze with patches of black. The foot is left unglazed showing off the true colour of the clay.

One of Japan's most recognisable styles, Raku-yaki (楽焼) or Raku ware was developed by famous tea master Sen-no-Rikyu in the late 16th century. Perhaps inspired by the recently created 引き出し黒 (hikidashi-guro) technique used to produce the Seto-guro style of black chawan, Rikyu collaborated with tile-maker Chojiro to produce a new style of ware for use in the tea ceremony. Hand-formed from porous clay rather than wheel-thrown, Raku chawan are then coated in a lead glaze, fired at low temperatures, and removed from the kiln while still glowing hot. Most Raku chawan exist in two styles: Aka-raku (red raku), and Kuro-raku (black raku). 

Dimensions:

11cm (4.3in) - width
7.5cm (3in) - height
300ml - capacity

Condition: Good (weathered with tea stains)

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand.