Seiunken Sasaki Shoraku III (成雲軒佐々木昭楽三代 佐々木富夫) Japanese (1944 ~ )
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A Red Chojiro Kimori Shōraku Matcha Tea Bowl (Chawan)
About the work
Shouraku Kiln(昭楽窯), established in 1905, is a renowned traditional Raku Yaki Kiln in Kyoto, currently managed by the third-generation artisan Shouraku Sasaki.
Their Matcha bowls are highly esteemed for their quality and elegance, embodying the WABI-SABI aesthetic.
Dimensions
11.5 cm x 7.9 cm
Footnote
長次郎 (Chōjirō) is one of the most famous and influential figures in the history of Raku ware (楽焼), a traditional Japanese pottery style closely associated with the Japanese tea ceremony. He was the founder of the Raku pottery family, and his simple, rustic, hand-molded tea bowls have set the standard for generations of potters. His work emphasizes the wabi-sabi aesthetic—appreciating simplicity, natural beauty, and the imperfection of hand-molded objects.
The Kimori term ("木守") refers to the ancient practice of leaving a few fruits on the tree after the harvest as a symbol of ensuring future prosperity. In the context of tea ceremony bowls, it can symbolize a continuation of tradition and heritage, which resonates deeply within the Raku family's philosophy.