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Aku-raku Matcha Bowl, Historical Replica
Japanese replica of Hon’ami Koestu’s cultural treasure Aka-raku "Seppo" Chawan held in the Ebara Hatakeyama Museum of Art, Tokyo
$ 498.00
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A fine replica of the 17th century "Seppo (Snow Peak)" chawan (matcha bowl) held in the Ebara Hatakeyama Museum of Art, Tokyo. Originally made by imperial artist Hon’ami Koetsu, regarded by historians as the da Vinci of Japan, this Seppo replica is evenly graced with a snow peak swath of white glaze over the vibrant clay and gold gilt in the dramatic kintsugi style of the original piece.
The Seppo chawan replica is not wheel-thrown but hand shaped in the original method, crafted by 81 year old, 3rd generation raku master Sasaki Shoraku, at his kiln in Kyoto, Japan. The Shoraku kiln has remained active for more than a century and is world-renowned for producing traditional works that emphasize the wabi-sabi aesthetic of asymmetry and reflect the rhythm of the tea ceremony. This chawan replica is both functional as a matcha bowl and prized as a collectible; appropriately presented in a paulowina (princess wood) box stamped with the artisan's kiln mark.
Handmade Japanese tea wares are referred to as Kogei in Japan; the concept that beauty resides in the artisan’s work through nuances, wabi-sabi (irregularities), and defining differences between each piece.
Before first use, fill a large bowl with lukewarm water and a cup of rice (previously boiled rice water is best). Place the raku chawan in the water making sure the bowl is completely immersed and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. Remove and gently towel-dry. Rice water will help seal the pores of the raku chawan. A properly prepared raku chawan may still weep after use or cleaning, which is perfectly normal. Simply rinse in lukewarm water and towel-dry after each use to preserve the vessel's integrity and beauty.
Made in Kyoto, Japan
Made by Raku Master Sasaki Shoraku
Dimensions: approx. 11 cm wide, 9.7 cm height
Description
A fine replica of the 17th century "Seppo (Snow Peak)" chawan (matcha bowl) held in the Ebara Hatakeyama Museum of Art, Tokyo. Originally made by imperial artist Hon’ami Koetsu, regarded by historians as the da Vinci of Japan, this Seppo replica is evenly graced with a snow peak swath of white glaze over the vibrant clay and gold gilt in the dramatic kintsugi style of the original piece.
The Seppo chawan replica is not wheel-thrown but hand shaped in the original method, crafted by 81 year old, 3rd generation raku master Sasaki Shoraku, at his kiln in Kyoto, Japan. The Shoraku kiln has remained active for more than a century and is world-renowned for producing traditional works that emphasize the wabi-sabi aesthetic of asymmetry and reflect the rhythm of the tea ceremony. This chawan replica is both functional as a matcha bowl and prized as a collectible; appropriately presented in a paulowina (princess wood) box stamped with the artisan's kiln mark.
Handmade Japanese tea wares are referred to as Kogei in Japan; the concept that beauty resides in the artisan’s work through nuances, wabi-sabi (irregularities), and defining differences between each piece.
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Preparation
Before first use, fill a large bowl with lukewarm water and a cup of rice (previously boiled rice water is best). Place the raku chawan in the water making sure the bowl is completely immersed and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. Remove and gently towel-dry. Rice water will help seal the pores of the raku chawan. A properly prepared raku chawan may still weep after use or cleaning, which is perfectly normal. Simply rinse in lukewarm water and towel-dry after each use to preserve the vessel's integrity and beauty.
Product Details
Made in Kyoto, Japan
Made by Raku Master Sasaki Shoraku
Dimensions: approx. 11 cm wide, 9.7 cm height
