Sasaki Shoraku Aka-Raku Chawan japanese crane Matsubara Naoyuki

Matsubara Naoyuki

These days local craftspeople fashion trays

but he’s also painter and produces sculptural pieces

bamboo roofing beams become darkened due to constant exposure to the smoke from the central hearth

The final stage involves adding a coat of clear lacquer over top to protect the wares from oil and salt

Sasaki Shoraku Aka-Raku Chawan japanese crane Matsubara Naoyuki*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid aka raku chawan made around 20 years ago by distinguished potter, Sasaki Shoraku III. It is hand turned and the exterior of the bowl has grooves in it from where the potter has worked the surface of the clay, making this a very organic and tactile piece. The bowl is coated in transparent white glaze, which also