Masterpieces of Three Raku Generations | Nezu Museum

A classic publication on tea ceramics by the Nezu Museum, Tokyo, focusing on rare masterpieces by the first three generations of the Raku family (the first, Chojiro; the second, Jokei; and the third, Donyu) while introducing 100 representative tea bowls carefully selected from the museum's collection with abundant plates and detailed commentary. Systematically presenting the essence of the tradition and aesthetics of Raku ware in its golden age from the Momoyama period to the early Edo period, it is highly regarded as a valuable visual resource for Raku researchers and tea ceremony enthusiasts.

The catalogue opens with masterpieces by the three Raku generations, and the second half contains 100 carefully selected tea bowls from the museum's collection. Classified by period, style and maker, each work is accompanied by detailed dimensions, provenance, connoisseurship notes and precise detail plates. From the profound, deep expressions of black Raku and the soft, warm character of red Raku to contrasting works from other traditions such as Takatori and Karatsu, it fully shows the depth and breadth of the Nezu Museum collection.

Publisher: Nezu Museum
Publication year: 1994
Pages: 216
Dimensions: 215 × 205 mm

Raku Ware / Tea Bowls / Japanese Ceramics