Tea Bowl Named "Kaedegure" (Twilight by the Maples)
Attributed to Raku Chōjirō Japanese
Not on view
It is a well-known fact that Chōjirō invented the Raku tea bowl based on Sen no Rikyū’s original concepts. The early Raku tea bowls display a diverse array of forms and styles, and they have been divided into types on the basis of their shapes and particular qualities. This bowl was hand-formed, and the area around the foot was carved in such a manner that there was almost no warping. The interior of the tea bowl has a tea puddling reserve, and the foot is a regular circle. The glaze on the exterior shows some luster, while the interior is somewhat worn demonstrating extended use by tea masters.
