Red Raku Tea Bowl (Chawan)

Reddish-brown ceramic tea bowl with rounded body, short foot, and wide mouth. The surface features a crackle pattern and small dots. A tree branch design in dark brown is on the side. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:: 18th century
Medium:: Stoneware with white glassy glaze (Raku ware); gold lacquer repairs
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original