Chawan Made of Raku Ware by Sosei
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Sosei Heian and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.
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Details about the sold piece
- Height 9 cm
- Width 12 cm
- Weight 450 g
- Color Brown, Red
- Item Type Chawan
- Material Ceramics
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Style / Tradition Raku-yaki
- Unique Work Yes
- Wooden Box Yes
No longer available
Description
This exceptional tea bowl made of Raku ware, stamped by the artist Sosei, unites the essence of the Japanese tea ceremony with traditional craftsmanship. The characteristic glaze in warm red and earth tones gives the bowl a vivid, organic presence, which is enhanced by the fine, irregular texture of the surface. Each bowl is handmade, making it a distinctive unique work that celebrates the beauty of the imperfect and the depth of the wabi-sabi philosophy.
The bowl is presented in a signed wooden box, which confirms its authenticity and underscores its significance as a valuable collector's item. Raku ware is known for its deeply rooted connection to Japanese tea culture and is valued equally by tea masters and collectors.
This piece is not merely a vessel but a work of art that brings deep calm and harmony into everyday life with every use. Ideal for collectors of Japanese ceramics or as a special addition to your tea ceremony, this tea bowl by Sosei is a unique example of the centuries-old Raku tradition.
