In this video, we examine a nineteenth-century Raku ceramic tea bowl made in Japan. We discuss the history and process of making Raku ware, the first kind of ceramic made in Japan specifically to serve matcha (powdered green tea). We also explore the special features of this individual bowl and the meaning behind its poetic name.
Speakers: Dr. Sol Jung, Shirley Z. Johnson Assistant Curator of Japanese Art, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. Steven Zucker, Smarthistory
Raku Tannyu (1795–1854); Black Raku shallow tea bowl, named Tagoto no Tsuki (Moon in each rice field); Japan, Kyoto, 1811–45; earthenware with Black Raku glaze; 6 x 13.5 cm (2 3/8 x 5 5/16 in.); National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, The Kinsey Chanoyu Collection, Gift of Gregory Kinsey, F2019.5.6a–j
More information about this object:
https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F2019.5.6a-j/
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: asia.si.edu
Smarthistory: smarthistory.org
Special thanks to Gregory Kinsey
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