Handmade black raku tea bowl. Before firing, the master scratches back some of the black glaze creating a unique pattern on the waist.
The tea bowl comes in a wooden box signed by the master.
Place of origin: Kyoto, Japan
INITIATION
We strongly recommend initiating the Raku bowl before use!
Raku bowls are fragile, as their clay is fairly porous. An appropriate initiation makes the bowl significantly sturdier.
In case you order initiation, we do it for you, and it will take a couple of days because we need to wait until the bowl is perfectly dry. If you prefer doing the initiation yourself, you can find instructions about how to do it in our Raku chawan blog post (linked below).
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☆ HANDMADE PRODUCT - Please note that the item we have in stock might not be the same piece shown in the pictures above. Each piece is unique and slightly different from the others. If you are particular about either the size, the capacity, or the appearance, contact us, and we will share photos or the exact details of our available pieces in stock.
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Posting time can vary due to the manufacturers capacity, Japanese national holidays, as well as natural disasters or accidents, etc., and we can not guarantee posting dates.
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Handling precautions
Initiation:
Before the first use, put the Raku bowl in lukewarm water with a cup of raw rice. Make sure that the bowl is wholly immersed in the water, and let it sit there for about 15 minutes. The rice powder in the water seals the pores of the Raku chawan, making its walls sturdier and less fragile.
Cleaning:
To clean, dip the tea bowl in lukewarm water: a new bowl for one or two minutes; an older one for about 30 seconds. Never let the bowl sit in water for much longer, for the tea bowl might burst!
Storage:
After use always dry it with a towel. If you live in a place with rainy seasons or high humidity, always make sure that the walls are dry enough, because constant exposure to moisture might damage the bowl. If mould or unusual odor develops on the bowl, prepare tea in it every day. (Do not drink that tea, just discard it.) The smell should be gone in a week. In case it is not, contact us for further instructions.
Usage:
Raku tea bowls are traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. They are fairly porous by nature, which means the water might seep through their pores. Raku ware is vulnerable to acid, so avoid putting acidy food in it. A Raku bowl is made for tea, avoid using it for any other kinds of food!
Due to the porous feature of Raku ware, it might develop cracks in time. In most cases appropriate initiation and care can prevent this.
I love this extraordinary lovely Chawan, it is absolutely stunning and looks even better in real life. Carmen from Sazen was very helpful, sending pictures of all bowl, so i could select my exakt piece.
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