Chawan Chawan Made of Raku Ware by Shoraku Sasaki in Red and Blue

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Sasaki Shōraku
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
8 x 12,5 cm
Weight:
0g
Item number:
6153

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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

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

Description

Bold orange-red meets deep, almost velvety black: in this tea bowl, two contrasting glaze tones merge into a lively, spontaneous pattern that follows no fixed plan, arising solely from the effect of the raku firing.

Raku-yaki originated in the 16th century in the immediate context of the Japanese tea ceremony and has since been regarded as the embodiment of a deliberately imperfect, chance-driven aesthetic. Characteristic is the rapid firing at a comparatively low temperature, during which the bowl is taken glowing hot from the kiln – a process that first makes possible the bold color contrasts and the lively glaze surface.

This chawan was made by Shoraku Sasaki, whose bold approach to color and form gives the bowl its distinctive presence. It is delivered in a wooden box signed by the master potter, which safely preserves the unique work.

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