Kuro Raku Tokunyu Mandai no Tomo

This is a replica of the historical tea bowl made by Tokunyu (1745–1774), the 8th-generation Raku master. This replica was made by the Shōraku Kiln under Sasaki Shōraku III.

This is a Kamenoe Kuro chawan, a black Japanese tea bowl on which turtles are depicted, and it is named “Mandai no Tomo”.

Tokunyu retired at the age of 25 and passed away at 29. Because of his short career, the number of his works is limited, making them highly prized. Most of his surviving works were created in his 20s and generally follow the Chojiro method.
This chawan was made in the Chojiro style. While its overall appearance is not highly distinctive, it shows Tokunyu’s unique touch: turtles (kame) are drawn in clear glaze on the black Raku surface, a detail not found in Chojiro’s work.

Place of origin: Kyoto, Japan


INITIATION
We recommend initiating your Raku tea bowl before use.
Raku chawan are delicate because the clay is porous. Soaking the bowl in lukewarm water with a small amount of rice powder allows the starch to enter the pores and help strengthen the clay.
If you select the initiation option, we will do this for you before shipping. If you prefer to do it yourself, please see the instructions below or our blog post (linked below).


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☆ HANDMADE PRODUCT - Please note that the item we have in stock might not be the same piece shown on the pictures above. Each piece is unique and slightly different from each other. If you are particular about either the size, the capacity or the appearance, contact us, and we will share photos or the exact details of our available pieces in stock.

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