Sasaki Shoraku Kuro Raku Chawan buddha It is wheel-thrown

It is wheel-thrown

It is made of high-fired stoneware slip and the lid is decorated with a temple surrounded by green glazed matsu pine

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Wahei also received instruction in traditional kokeshi doll making from Okazaki Hitoshi

Ohi-ware is generally shaped by hand and fired in a way not so different from Raku-ware

Sasaki Shoraku Kuro Raku Chawan buddha It is wheel-thrown*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage kuro raku chawan made around 30 years ago by Sasaki Shoraku III. It is hand shaped and the flat hira type used during the summer season. Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. This piece features glossy black glaze and a small line of white on the interior. The stamp of