{"product_id":"japanese-matcha-bowl-koshimune-kouju-beige-ash-glazed-raku-chawan-350ml","title":"Japanese Matcha Bowl - 越宗 紅樹 Koshimune Kouju - Beige Ash Glazed Raku Chawan - 350ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis raku chawan (matcha bowl) features a soft beige ash glaze (灰釉 - haigusuri) another layer of ash glaze dripping down the shomen (正面 - face\/front). The foot is left unglazed showing off the true colour of the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis chawan comes with its original kiribako (桐箱 - wooden paulownia box) was made by raku potter Koshimune Kouju (越宗 紅樹) who was born in 1922.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne 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). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.3cm (4.8in) - width\u003cbr\u003e8.3cm (3.3in) - height\u003cbr\u003e350ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good (hairline crack, please see photos)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage Japanese item ships from the United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548362891308,"sku":"US-M287","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/1x7QSKAxLc0tWrzap3g2k7NvLXFCU9kmS_c909f800-80bb-4dc0-8788-454c1c92a671.jpg?v=1779030438","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-matcha-bowl-koshimune-kouju-beige-ash-glazed-raku-chawan-350ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}