{"product_id":"large-green-blue-red-japanese-style-raku-fired-or-ceramic-decorative","title":"Large Green Blue Red Japanese Style Raku Fired or Ceramic Decorative Bowl","description":"A stunning raku fired decorative bowl is designed by Michel Brainin from Honfleur, France. The impressive size is 21 1\/4\" Diameter x 2 3\/8\" H, weighs 23 pounds. This wonderfully hand-crafted decorative bowl would look wonderful on any table or large countertop.\u003cp\u003e Very good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilar to Paul Soldner pottery and Suzanne Ramie for Madoura style ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Raku is a Japanese word that can be translated as enjoyment, happiness, or comfort. In 1580, the potter Chijiro is thought to be the first to produce this form of ware. He developed a low-fire pottery process in which he placed ware directly into a red-hot kiln, then once the glazes had melted, removing the ware from the still red-hot kiln and allowing the pottery to cool outside the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis direct process was well received, especially by enthusiasts of the tea ceremony. In 1598 a gold seal was presented to Chijiro (or possibly his son) by the ruler Hideyoshi. Raku thus became Chijiro's family title. The Raku family continues making their pottery in Chijiro's tradition; the current master is Raku Kichizaemon XV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917247095041,"sku":"LU4082126309552","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8652\/4673\/files\/f_26309552_1638450648374_bg_processed.jpg?v=1783513155","url":"https:\/\/euroantiques.us\/products\/large-green-blue-red-japanese-style-raku-fired-or-ceramic-decorative","provider":"Euro Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}