{"product_id":"kuro-raku-matcha-bowl-by-shoraku-sasaki-pre-owned","title":"Kuro RAKU Matcha Bowl by Shōraku Sasaki Pre-owned","description":"\u003cp\u003eKuro Raku Tea Bowl by Shōraku Sasaki — Pre-owned\u003cbr\u003eWith Inscription by Etsudō Takahashi, Former Abbot of Daitoku-ji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Black Raku tea bowl was crafted by Shōraku Sasaki, continuing the long-cherished Raku tradition of Japanese tea ceramics. Raku ware is especially valued in chanoyu for its hand-formed character and the intimate relationship it creates between the maker’s touch, the clay, and the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying wooden box bears an inscription by Etsudō Takahashi, former abbot of Daitoku-ji, one of Kyoto’s most respected Zen temples. Such a hakogaki connects the piece to the spiritual and cultural lineage of the tea ceremony and Zen practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is titled “Sennen no Midori” (千年の翠), meaning “Everlasting Green.” This poetic name symbolizes enduring vitality and longevity, evoking the timeless green of evergreen trees. It reflects the Zen ideal of constancy, resilience, and quiet strength that persists through the passing of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Raku bowls are particularly admired for their deep, lustrous surfaces and the sense of calm they convey when held in the hands. Their softly irregular forms embody the wabi aesthetic, where beauty is found in natural simplicity, subtle imperfection, and contemplative depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered in very good pre-owned condition and has been carefully preserved. It is suitable both for use in tea gatherings and for collectors who appreciate Zen-inscribed Raku ware that embodies tranquility, endurance, and the contemplative spirit of chanoyu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shōraku Sasaki With Zen Calligraphy by Etsudō Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45845473624260,"sku":"Raku-3-mari","price":283.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/7635089_132.jpg?v=1772828305","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/kuro-raku-matcha-bowl-by-shoraku-sasaki-pre-owned","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}