Kyoto, Raku Museum

Located in one of the many long and narrow side streets of Kyoto, you’ll find the Raku Museum. Spread over two floors is a selection of tea ware giving a historical cross section of Raku ware produced over the centuries. Well worth visiting. Learn how our commonly held understanding of Raku as a firing technique is not even scratching the surface of a very deep and old tradition.

One of the earliest pieces dating back to the founder of the Raku tradition, Cojirō (~1589) who was initially making roof tiles and ornaments.

One of the earliest pieces dating back to the founder of the Raku tradition, Cojirō (~1589) who was initially making roof tiles and ornaments.

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Raku Museum

Raku Museum

A very early example.Hon’ami Kōetsu (1558-1637)White Raku tea bowl named Kansetsu (crown of snow)

A very early example.

Hon’ami Kōetsu (1558-1637)

White Raku tea bowl named Kansetsu (crown of snow)

And this is my favoriteRaku Jikinyū XV (b. 1949)Yakinuki-type black Raku tea bowl named Suiba (windblown horse) made in 1993

And this is my favorite

Raku Jikinyū XV (b. 1949)

Yakinuki-type black Raku tea bowl named Suiba (windblown horse) made in 1993

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