Chawan Chawan Made of Raku Ware by Shoraku Sasaki in Red-Black

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Shoraku Sasaki
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
8 x 10,5 cm
Weight:
328g
Item number:
6358

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This piece was handmade by Sasaki Shōraku and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.

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Details about the sold piece

  • ColorBlack, Red
  • MaterialCeramics
  • Style / TraditionRaku-yaki
  • Wooden BoxYes

Description

Dark and of quiet depth, this chawan by Shoraku Sasaki presents itself, made in the classical Raku tradition. The glaze shows a fascinating interplay of black and red tones that condense on the surface into a fine, almost metallically shimmering relief. The characteristic Raku finish lends the piece an organic vitality and emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual firing. 

The plain, harmonious form sits comfortably in the hand and reflects the calm, meditative attitude inherent in the Japanese tea ceremony. Small irregularities and nuances in the color gradient tell of the process of its creation – of fire, of chance, of the hand of the master. 

The chawan is delivered in a signed wooden box that documents its authenticity and provenance. A work of exquisite simplicity and timeless presence.

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