Iron glazed split wood pattern tea bowl by Rakusai Onishi

Width: 13.5cm Height: 10.0cm

The Iron Glazed Wood Pattern Tea Bowl is a work that combines Onishi Rakusai's outstanding technique and unique sensibility. This tea bowl is made with a unique technique using iron glaze, and while respecting the traditions of Akahada ware, it pursues new expressions. The bowl changes greatly depending on the glaze and firing method, so it fully demonstrates his skill.

The profound charm of iron glaze

Iron glaze is a glaze that shows various expressions depending on the application and firing process. The changes are skillfully controlled to give the tea bowl a deep flavor. The inside of the tea bowl is iron glazed, and its smooth and shiny surface gives the whole bowl a sense of weightiness. Meanwhile, the outside is characterized by a simple and powerful texture, and when you pick up the tea bowl, you can feel its unique texture.

The strength of the Warikimon pattern and the beauty of its shape

The shape of this tea bowl is very unique, and it is made by hammering split red pine logs into a hollow. The powerful lines created by hammering the logs give the entire tea bowl a powerful impression. This technique makes the tea bowl a unique piece that conveys the strength of nature and the skill of Onishi Rakusai.

The contrast between inside and outside and the tradition of Akahada ware

By applying the iron glaze only to the inside, a contrast is created between the smooth, shiny interior and the baked exterior. This contrast makes the bowl enjoyable both visually and tactilely, and brings new discoveries every time you use it. This bowl inherits the traditions of Akahada ware while adding a unique sensibility, making it a true fusion of art and practicality.

The symbolic beauty of the split wood pattern

The pattern on the split wood that is actually burned is not dense, indicating how easily it burns, but the lines that remain on the surface of the tea bowl symbolize its momentum and vitality. The lines that are created by striking the wood capture the strength and beauty of nature in the tea bowl. This pattern gives the tea bowl a special presence.

Providing a special tea ceremony experience

This iron-glazed, split-wood pattern tea bowl has the power to transform your tea ceremony into something special. The depth of the iron glaze that spreads inside the bowl and the strength of the firing on the outside give the user a deep sense of satisfaction. This piece by Onishi Rakusai brings special moments into everyday life, and its unique shape and texture will surely be loved for a long time.

Onishi Rakusai's iron-glazed warigimon tea bowl is a one-of-a-kind piece that combines the traditions of Akahada ware with new techniques. The contrast between the inside and outside and the dynamic pattern of the warigimon give the bowl a special charm, providing new joy every time you use it.