An authentic 19th-century Japanese Black Raku tea bowl (Kuro-Raku Chawan) featuring a rich, hand-molded glazed texture and a spiral base (tokin). Comes with its original wooden box (tomobako) carrying hand-written calligraphy, a Raku seal, and a historic merchant guild provenance stamp on the reverse.
 
Detailed Description:
Period: Late Edo Period (19th Century)
Artist/Attribution: Attributed to 10th Generation Raku Master — Raku KichizaemonTannyu (1795–1854)
Technique & Style: Kuro-Raku (Black Raku) with natural reddish kiln-flashes (keshiki) and hand-sculpted contours conforming perfectly to the tea ceremony tradition.
Box Details (Tomobako): Original fitted wooden box inscribed Kuro-Chawan (Black Tea Bowl) with Raku ink signature and seal. The reverse lid bears a red seal (inkan) of the historic Yorozuya Textile Wholesaler Guild (Orimono Ton'ya), adding a layer of documented Japanese merchant history.
Condition: Excellent historical condition overall with a minor rim chip at the top, making it a perfect candidate for Kintsugi (gold lacquer restoration). The box exhibits authentic age-related wear, including historic woodworm marks, a missing slat, and aged iron nails, confirming its antique origin.
 
Dimensions & Weight:
Width: 11.4 cm (4.48 in)
Height: 7.0 cm (2.75 in)
Weight: 270 g
 
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