(Size) Maximum diameter of the tea bowl: approx. 12cm x height: approx. 8.2cm Shared box width: approx. 15cm x depth: approx. 15cm x height: approx. 12.8cm (Product Description) This is a "Kuro Raku Chawan (Black Raku Tea Bowl) named "Shōrai" by Sasaki Shōraku, a potter from Kyoto. It is self-made, in perfect condition, and comes with a shared box and shared cloth. Etsudō Takahashi of Daitoku-ji Temple, Rinzai sect, Kyoto, has written on the inside of the box lid and authenticated it. The condition is good, and it can be used and enjoyed as is. There is a "Shōraku" seal next to the foot. This is a very comfortable and easy-to-use tea bowl. It can be enjoyed at tea ceremonies regardless of the season. This is from a collector's estate sale. Please check the images. ★This item was purchased in Kyushu. It is being exhibited as purchased. Thank you for your understanding. (Biography) Etsudō Takahashi Showa 23 (1948): Daitoku-ji Monastic Training Hall Studied under Zuigan Gotō and Sōsou Oda. Showa 28 (1953): Chief Priest of Myōjō-ji Temple, Daitoku-ji School, Rinzai sect. Myōjō-ji Temple is located in Shiga Prefecture. Founded in Chōkyō 2 (1488) by Sōhō. The principal image is Shakyamuni Buddha. #Raku Kichizaemon #Hon'ami Kōetsu #Raku Sōnyū #Raku Dōnyū #Ōhi Chōzaemon #Raku Ichigen #Raku Ichi'nyū #Uichi Shimizu #Takafuku Mitsui #Chōkan Sano #Dōnen Nakamura #Jūsan Ken Kichigō #Shōraku Sasaki #Chōraku Ogawa #Raku ware #Kyo ware #Tea ceremony utensils #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Tea bowl #Kyoto