{"product_id":"black-raku-ware-bowl","title":"BLACK RAKU WARE BOWL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage black Raku ware bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-formed, not thrown. The surface shifts between soft reflection and near matte black depending on the light — irregularities from the firing still close to the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, San-Karatsu.” An old phrase from the Japanese tea world — the order in which tea masters have preferred their matcha bowls for centuries. Not a strict hierarchy; more an observation about how each responds to tea, to touch, and to time. Raku tends to be spoken about on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaku is low-fired — porous, lighter in hand than its form first suggests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wooden box was made for this piece and appears in the photos, though it is damaged and will \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e be included. The bowl itself remains in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003eMaterial : Pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003ePeriod : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMid to late 20th century (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003eMaterial : Pottery (kuro-raku \/ black Raku ware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003eDimensions : 4¾\" Dia × 3\" H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003eType : VIntage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003eCondition : Excellent. Minimal signs of age or use. A wooden box (shown in photos)  was originally made for this piece but is damaged and \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll vintage items are FINAL SALE. Please read the description and measurements carefully. Vintage items may show signs of natural wear and usage due to aging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe try our best to display colors as accurately as possible, but please note that the actual color may vary slightly depending on your device or monitor settings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have any questions about the condition of a product or would like to request additional photos, please feel free to contact us at info@tonolcollective.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders are processed within 3–5 business days. Delivery times vary depending on your location.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanese Vintage Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47066129039604,"sku":"V-TW040","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/5869\/6436\/files\/101625_Tonol2528.jpg?v=1762374011","url":"https:\/\/tonolcollective.com\/products\/black-raku-ware-bowl","provider":"TONOL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}