This is a large, solid, and impressive black Raku Chaen.
Kuroraku tea utensils are made using coarse clay with large particles, as the firing process involves rapid heating and cooling.
This tea utensil is also made by mixing clay from Shigaraki (Shiga prefecture), Mino (Gifu prefecture), and other areas.
The glaze is thick overall and has been fired to a moist texture without melting too much.
Caliber: 110mm Height: 80mm
Base diameter: 58mm Weight: 405g
Firing temperature: 1200-1230°C Firing time: about 5 minutes
Production location: Kyoto/Japan Usage: Matcha-on, mainly thick tea
