{"product_id":"japanese-raku-tea-bowl-lead-free-glaze","title":"Japanese Raku Tea Bowl, Lead-Free Glaze","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandbuilt by Waraku in Kyoto, this raku tea bowl embodies the quiet spontaneity of the raku tradition. Its deep black glaze pools across a softly irregular form, interrupted by subtle flashes of exposed clay that emerge through the firing process. Each bowl is removed from the kiln while still glowing hot, creating a surface that can never be precisely repeated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDesigned to be held in both hands, the bowl’s gentle asymmetry, rounded silhouette, and warm, unglazed foot invite a tactile connection with every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKindly note, lead-free glaze was used for this bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e⌀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e4.25\" x H 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandcrafted in Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Raku Studio Waraku: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe kiln was established around 1830 in the Gion district of Kyoto. The original kiln name was Tanzakuya. The given name of the first master was Hitizaemon, but the name Tanzakuya came from Tanzaku-rou, a teahouse located just in front of the main gate of the Yasaka Shrine, where Hitizaemon was the proprietor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 1918, Admiral Heihachirou Togo visited the kiln and during his visit penned the characters for “Waraku.” \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e refers to harmony, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eraku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e refers to joy. The 4th Generation Master, Shohiti Kawasaki, was grateful for the honour bestowed by Admiral Togo and changed the name of the kiln to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRaku Studio Waraku\u003c\/span\u003e, which is still the name as the kiln reaches its 8th generation master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRaku Studio Waraku is proud of its 180 years of tradition; the Kawasaki family is determined to preserve and continue the 400 year history of raku ceramics for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waraku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47723246452925,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3284.jpg?v=1784917665","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-raku-tea-bowl-lead-free-glaze","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}