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Kuroraku Makugusuri Shōraku

Matcha tea bowl from Sasaki Shōraku III

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Matcha tea bowl from Sasaki Shōraku III

Maku-Gusuri (the glazed curtain-like appearance) of a Kuro Raku chawan (a black Raku tea bowl) is called so because the melting glaze looks like a curtain (maku) after glazing the top of a tea bowl.

First black glaze is applied to a tea bow. Afterwards more glaze is put on it and the bowl is placed into a kiln by a craftsman. This is when his skill is tested. The conditions in the kiln always need checking because if the second coat of glaze run down to the bottom, the glaze curtain doesn't appear, or if the tea bowl is taken out from the kiln too early, the curtain can't be created. The craftsman must take it out from the kiln at the perfect timing, so the curtain pattern appears.
Each Kuro Raku chawan which is produced by this process has an entirely different feeling.

The glaze is not applied to the bottom of a tea bowl, so it presents the surface of the clay. The middle part of a tea bowl is slightly curved, so it is easy to hold.
This tea bowl comes with a wooden box to store in. When shipping, it is placed in a paper box for safety reasons. The wooden box will be accompanied with it.

Place of origin: Kyoto, Japan

About matcha tea bowls:

A matcha tea bowl is sometimes translated as a “Matcha Bowl,” so it is sometimes considered just a bowl for practical use, but many matcha bowls are produced for ornamental purposes as well.
The clay used for a matcha bowl has unique characteristics: some can be coarse, and it can become modified in various ways. Consequently, every matcha bowl appears different. The matcha bowl which you have purchased might look a little different from the one on our website.

INITIATION
We strongly recommend initiating the Raku tea bowl before use!
Raku chawan are very fragile, as the clay is very porous. When initiating with lukewarm water containing rice powder, the powder goes into the pores and strengthens the structure of the pottery.
If ordered with initiation, we can do it for you before sending the raku chawan to you. If you prefer to do the initiation yourself, you can read more about how to do it below or in our blog post about Raku chawan (also 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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Item code: TDY084

Maker: Rakuyaki

Origin: Japan

Material: clay

Dimensions: Φ 12 cm, H: 8 cm

Unit price: $ / tea bowl

Quantity:

Limited stock

Extra service:

Cost:

$ USD

SHIPPING DETAILS


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Estimated posting:
within 10 business days
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Returns:
10 days money back (See conditions)

The customs duties do not belong to our competence. It may occur that duties have to be paid on receipt of the parcel. About the current rates of customs duties in your country please contact local authority. To learn about international shipping, read more here.

Posting time can vary due to the manufacturers capacity, Japanese national holidays, as well as natural disasters or accidents, etc., and we can not guarantee posting dates.

List of Countries

Albania
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Armenia
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Bangladesh
Barbados
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Canada
Chile
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Estonia
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Ghana
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Guam (USA)
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)
Jamaica
Japan
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
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Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
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Maldives
Malta
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Morocco
Myanmar
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Netherlands
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Papua New Guinea
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Peru
Philippines
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Portugal
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Romania
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Senegal
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Sierra Leone
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Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tahiti (French Polynesia)
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United States of America
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zimbabwe

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Handling precautions

Initiation:
Before the first use, put the Raku bowl in lukewarm water with a cup of raw rice. Make sure that the bowl is wholly immersed in the water, and let it sit there for about 15 minutes. The rice powder in the water seals the pores of the Raku chawan, making its walls sturdier and less fragile.

Cleaning:
To clean, dip the tea bowl in lukewarm water: a new bowl for one or two minutes; an older one for about 30 seconds. Never let the bowl sit in water for much longer, for the tea bowl might burst!

Storage:
After use always dry it with a towel. If you live in a place with rainy seasons or high humidity, always make sure that the walls are dry enough, because constant exposure to moisture might damage the bowl. If mold or an unusual odor develops in the bowl, prepare tea in it every day. (Do not drink that tea, just discard it.) The smell should be gone in a week. In case it is not, contact us for further instructions.

Usage:
Raku tea bowls are traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. They are fairly porous by nature, which means the water might seep through their pores. Raku ware is vulnerable to acid, so avoid putting acidy food in it. A Raku bowl is made for tea, avoid using it for any other kinds of food!
Due to the porous feature of Raku ware, the glaze might develop crackles in time. This phenomenon is completely normal and should not cause any problems. Raku is fragile though, and it could happen that after some time, it breaks on its own.

Read more about Raku tea bowls and Initiation here:

Welcome to the World of Raku Tea Bowls

Welcome to the World of Raku Tea Bowls

Rakuchawan is not an ordinary tea bowl but is a luxury tea bowl for the sheer pleasure of drinking Matcha tea. Drinking Uji Matcha tea from such Rakuchawan is a luxurious time for you. ...

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