Raku Kichizaemon V Sōnyū (楽吉左衛門五代 宗入), Japanese (1664-1716)
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A White Raku Ware Tea Bowl (Chawan)
Edo period (1615-1868), late 17th-18th century
About the work
This finely crafted, white-glazed earthenware Chawan exemplifies the distinctive Raku style. The bowl bears the Raku seal impressed on the side of the foot, marking its authenticity. It comes with a wooden tomobako storage box, featuring an inscription by the 13th-generation Urasenke tea master Ennōsai (円能斎), which reads "Hōki" alongside Ennōsai’s seal.
Dimensions
12.5 cm x 7.9 cm
Footnote
Raku Sōnyū, the fifth-generation master of the Raku family, was known for
his contributions to the Raku ware tradition, particularly his unique glaze techniques
and tea bowls.