Ash-glazed kiln-transformed tea bowl by Rakusai Onishi

Width: 13.1cm Height: 7.7cm

The ash-glazed kiln-transformed tea bowl by Onishi Rakusai is a masterpiece characterized by the beautiful scenery created by the glaze made from pine ash. The fusion of traditional techniques and unique ingenuity gives this tea bowl a unique charm with its rare white kiln-transformed color that captivates the viewer.

The beauty of shohai glaze

The pine ash glaze used on this tea bowl is reminiscent of the beautiful scenery created by nature that can be seen in Japanese ceramics such as Iga ware Vidro. However, this tea bowl is characterized by the scenery created by the glaze applied by Onishi Rakusai's technique. Generally, ash glazes often create a brown scenery when ash is applied, but this tea bowl creates an interesting white scenery, which makes it stand out as a rarity.

Unique white kiln change

The most distinctive feature of this tea bowl is the unique white kiln change produced by the ash glaze. It is extremely rare for a beautiful white kiln change to appear in an ash glaze, which generally turns brown, giving this tea bowl special value. The natural color changes produced by the glaze and its delicate expression are like a painting painted by nature, capturing the hearts of those who see it.

Beauty and Innovation in Japanese Ceramics

The ash-glazed kiln-transformed tea bowl is a work that perfectly combines the traditional beauty of Japanese ceramics with the innovative spirit of Onishi Rakusai. The rare white scenery created by the pine ash glaze has a unique beauty that is unlike anything else, and it is an eye-catching presence at the tea ceremony. The wonder of the glaze that borrows the power of nature and the color changes brought about by the kiln-transformed process can be said to be a condensed version of the charm of Japanese ceramics.

A unique masterpiece

This ash-glazed kiln-transformed tea bowl by Onishi Rakusai is a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The natural beauty of the pine-ash glaze and the unique white kiln-transformed scenery make it worthy of being cherished for a lifetime. Every time you pick up this tea bowl, you will discover something new, making your tea ceremony experience even more special.