Chojiro, Black Raku Tea Bowl, named 'Goose-Catcher' (Gantori)
Momoyama Period
h. 7.8, d. at mouth 11.1, d. of foot 5.3
Chojiro was the potter used by Rikyu. This is one of his seven known types. Given by
Rikyu to his beloved pupil Shibayama Kenmotsu. In return, Kenmotsu sent a wild goose from Takano, hence the name. The body has a slight kink. Traces of red lacquer can be discerned on the foot, which are said to have been written by Rikyu.
Explanation :
Sen-no-rikyu |
Sen Sotan |
Raku ware
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