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This listing is for an ‘awa-beni’ pale red raku chawan made around 5 years ago and signed ‘Kodo’.  It is hand-turned and the flat hira type used during the summer season. Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. This particular bowl is rather solid with nice thick walls, and it has a reasonably plump rim.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  It also comes with a signed orange coloured wrapping cloth for when the item is not in use.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BAMBOO TEA WHISK AND TEA SCOOP ARE NOT INCLUDED.

Raku ware refers to low-fired ceramic ware first made in Kyoto by the Raku Family, its origins going as far back as the 16th century. It is traditionally characterised by being hand shaped rather than thrown. Raku is typically delicate, lightweight, and earthy to the touch. Aka (red) raku bowls are fired at 800 degrees, whilst the kuro (black) bowls can be fired up to 1200 degrees. The glaze for black bowls is made from crushed black stones retrieved from the Kamogawa River in Kyoto. Red bowls are coloured by adding translucent glaze over a pinkish clay body. When using raku bowls you should always wipe well with a warm cloth before use. It is possible to cause small cracks if you suddenly add boiling water.

Sizes

Box:  H.10.7cm (4.2”) x 16.3cm (6.4”) x 16.3cm (6.4”)

Chawan:  H.6cm (2.3”) x Dia.13.2cm (5.1”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks and appears to be an unused item.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.