Sasaki Shoraku Raku-ware Chawan Kasama-ware tea bowl and an outer paper box

and an outer paper box to protect the tomobako

the Great Eastern Temple

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with hand-painted depictions of ripe peaches over a light coloured base

and they are also thought to symbolise happiness and success

there’s some general wear on the exterior ie light scratches

Sasaki Shoraku Raku-ware Chawan Kasama-ware tea bowl and an outer paper box*SHIPPING IS SET FOR EMS EXPRESS TO ALL AVAILABLE DESTINATIONS FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES. This listing is for a Raku ware chawan set made by the highly esteemed potter Sasaki Shoraku III. The set consists of one kuro raku bowl, and an aka raku piece. They are hand turned and the aka bowl features diagonal trimming strokes that flow across the exterior. The kuro raku piece is trimmed with bold facets and has a small patch of yellow near the hip. The stamp