Iron-glazed tea bowl made from the base of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple by Rakusai Bisai

Width: 11.2cm Height: 6.9cm

The Yakushiji East Pagoda Foundation Clay Iron Glaze Kiln-Change Tea Bowl by Rakusai Onishi is a special tea bowl made using precious clay taken from the foundation of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple, and the beautiful expression of the iron glaze stands out. This tea bowl is a one-of-a-kind work of art that combines historical clay and outstanding craftsmanship.

Use of soil from the foundation of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple

This tea bowl is made from clay donated from the base of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple, and its historical background gives the piece depth. The unique texture of the clay itself, combined with the iron glaze, gives this tea bowl special value.

Beautiful expression of iron glaze

Iron glaze is not simply black, but produces complex and deep hues because it contains iron oxide. This tea bowl was fired in a small wood-fired climbing kiln using reduction firing, and the iron glaze has a very rich expression. As the ash falls and the glaze runs off, the color of the earth subtly appears. This change in the iron glaze gives the tea bowl a lively beauty.

The complex charm of kiln transformation

The kiln changes in this tea bowl occur naturally during the firing process in a wood-fired kiln, creating a unique landscape that is almost like a painting by nature. The complex colors that appear as the iron glaze melts and flows down show different expressions depending on the viewing angle, so viewers will never tire of the piece.

A fusion of history and nature

The iron-glazed kiln-transformed tea bowl from the base of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple by Onishi Rakusai is a work that can be called the pinnacle of art, fusing the power of nature with historical soil. The deep colors of the iron glaze and the natural scenery created by the kiln-transformed process bring tranquil beauty to the tea ceremony. This tea bowl is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that combines the weight of history and the beauty of nature, and will surely be loved for a lifetime.