Kuro-raku, famous item
Accessories
Inner box: Paulownia, white wood, inscription by Zuiryusai Sosaku
Same lid, inscription by Etsu Sosaku
Outer box: Paulownia, white wood, lock, same lid inscription by Joshin Sosaku
Additional inscription by Etsu Sosaku
Provenance
Sen no Rikyu — Kōzen-in — Edo, Fuyuki family — during the Kansei era, Matsudaira Kai-no-kami — during the Bunka era, purchased by Matsudaira Fumai through the mediation of Honya Sōkichi and Ryorai in Edo.
Record
Kokun Meibutsu Ruishu, Meibutsu Chawan Shu, Fushimiya Nikki Meibutsu Chaki Zu, Uchiyaki Kamado Chojiro Den, Fushimiya Kokusho, Oosaki-sama Goto Daigokucho, Kokun Chayu Shu, Daienan Chakai Ki, Taisho Meiki Kan.
Dimensions
Height: 7.9 cm, Mouth diameter: 10.5 cm, Foot diameter: 4.5 cm, Height: 0.8 cm, Weight: 310 g
This tea bowl was owned by Rikyu and was used at the Kitano Tea Ceremony, hence its name. It is also known as Kitano Kuro.It was once owned by Rikyu, as evidenced by the box inscription and accompanying documents by Eison, and is particularly associated with Rikyu.
The exterior glaze is well-fired but the surface is rough. The interior is finished with tea glaze. It has a large, black shape with a slightly curved rim. The foot has four eyes.
