Raku Kichizaemon XII Kōnyū (楽吉左衛門十二代 弘入), Japanese (1857-1932)
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A White Raku Ware Tea Bowl (Chawan)
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho era (1912-1926)
About the work
A finely hand-shaped white Raku tea bowl crafted by the 12th-generation Raku Kichizaemon, featuring a soft, creamy white glaze with subtle natural variations typical of Raku ware. The foot is unglazed, with the Raku seal impressed adjacent to the foot-ring, showcasing the traditional aesthetic. Housed in its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), the box is further authenticated by the 13th-generation Raku Kichizaemon (Seinyū).
Dimensions
14.5 cm x 6.4 cm
Footnote
Raku Kōnyū, born as the eldest son of Keinyū, became the 12th generation Raku master in 1871. His work is noted for its restrained style, featuring distinctive red Raku glazes.