Sasaki Shorarku III Pr Mini 2" Black Raku Ware Chawan Tea Bowls Japan New

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View Sasaki Shorarku III Pr Mini 2" Black Raku Ware Chawan Tea Bowls Japan New with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. SASAKI SHORAKU III Pair of Black Raku miniature 2" x 2" chawan tea Bowls Handmade by Master Raku Artisan Shoraku of the Shoraku kiln in Kyoto region of Japan. Significance of Shoraku Sasaki III: He inherited the Shoraku Kiln in the Kyoto region of Japan and specializes in red and black Raku ware tea ceremonial bowls often creating high quality reproductions of classic Chojiro pieces. SASAKI SHORAKU III Pair of Black Raku miniature 2" x 2" chawan tea Bowls Handmade by Master Raku Artisan Shoraku of the Shoraku kiln in Kyoto region of Japan NEW (OTHER) CLARIFICATION Note: I received as a gift from someone who purchased in Japan. Not realizing the significance of these 2 tea bowls , I used the small box for something a few yrs ago and  dont know what happened to it however the raku ware is authentic Significance of Black Raku Ware Tea bowls symbolize the essence of wabi sabi (imperfect beauty) & Zen philosophy within the Japanese Tea ceremony. Significance of the small size 2" of these vessels: Their handcrafted imperfection & somber black form embody the "one time one encounter" focusing on mindfuless and intimacy Significance of Shoraku Sasaki III: He inherited the Shoraku Kiln in the Kyoto region of Japan and specializes in red and black Raku ware tea ceremonial bowls often creating high quality reproductions of classic Chojiro pieces He also specializes in hand kneading or Tezukune technique making his work highly regarded for their authentic texture, form, uniqueness & suitability for the tea ceremony. Raku ware is generally molded by hand, not on a wheel, and fired at fairly low temps Condition: New other (see details). Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Teapots & Tea Sets. Brand: Sasaki.

Brand

Sasaki

Number of Items in Set

2

Type

pair mini chawan

Color

Black

Item Height

2 in

Item Diameter

2 inch

Model

Shoraku Sasaki III

Material

Ceramic

Item Width

2 in

Country of Origin

Japan

Handmade

Yes