Raku Kichizaemon Konyu 12th Generation Aka-Raku Chawan with 13th Seinyu Tomobako

Description: A museum-quality Japanese Red Raku tea bowl (Aka-Raku Chawan) crafted by the 12th Generation Raku Master, Konyu (1857–1932). This pristine piece includes its original wooden box (tomobako) with calligraphy and certification by the 13th Generation Master, Seinyu, alongside traditional protective accessories.
 
Detailed:
Period: Meiji / Taisho Period
Artist: Made by 12th Gen Raku Konyu (弘入). Certified by 13th Gen Raku Seinyu (惺入).
Technique & Style: Aka-Raku (Red Raku) featuring a vibrant, warm red glaze with natural dark kiln-flashes (keshiki) and a hand-carved spiral base (tokin).
Condition: Exceptional antique condition. No cracks, chips, or repairs.
Included Accessories: The bowl comes as a complete traditional set, including the original signed tomobako (wooden box), a silk protective pouch (shifuku), and four corner cushions (ate-buton).
 
Dimensions & Weight:
Width: 9.9 cm (3.89 in)
Height: 9.3 cm (3.66 in)
Weight: 299 g
 
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