Vintage Japanese Aka-Raku Chawan With Original Wooden Box

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This is a vintage Japanese Aka-Raku (Red Raku) tea bowl, accompanied by its original wooden storage box (kiribako). Crafted in … Read more This is a vintage Japanese Aka-Raku (Red Raku) tea bowl, accompanied by its original wooden storage box (kiribako). Crafted in the traditional Raku style, the bowl features the characteristic warm red glaze, soft contours, and hand-formed texture that give Aka-Raku ware its distinctive wabi-sabi charm.

The surface shows natural kiln effects and subtle irregularities typical of Raku pottery, emphasizing the intimate and contemplative spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony. The wooden box provides proper storage and reflects the bowl’s traditional significance.

This piece is ideal for collectors of Japanese tea ceremony utensils, Raku ware enthusiasts, or those seeking authentic handcrafted ceramics with historical character. See less