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Dônyû III (1599~1656)Dônyû III (1599~1656)

Black Raku tea bowl named “Kinoshita” authenticated by Sottakusai,ex-collection of the Raku family
The gently curved contour of the body makes the form generous and beautiful while the pitch-black makuyû glaze flowing down like a veil is lustrous. It is representative of Dônyû's black tea bowl with this type of glaze texture.
Red Raku tea bowl named “Sôjô” authenticated by Ryôryôsai
A shikishi paper like design is applied in white slip on the red juraku clay body coated with a transparent glaze. Decorativeness is further more pursued in Dônyû's work compared with the two preceding generations.
Two-colour glazed flower vase with a crane neck, handed down in the Akaboshi family,ex-collection of the Raku family
The glazing technique on this piece derives from Chinese sancai wares. This flower vase with a fine balance between the slender long neck and the bulgy body is vividly glazed in green. It is representative of Dônyû's innovative style.
  • Black Raku tea bowl named “Zansetsu” authenticated by Ryôryôsai marked with his seal, handed down in the Hirooka family of Kashimaya,ex-collection of Yasuda Mikihiko
  • Black Raku low cylindrical tea bowl named “Enji” authenticated by Kakukakusai,ex-collection of the Raku family
  • Red Raku tea bowl named “Kamuro” authenticated by Joshinsai,ex-collection of the Raku family
  • Red Raku cylindrical tea bowl named “Sanjin” authenticated by Ittosai,ex-collection of the Raku family
  • Red Raku incense container in the shape of a rabbit
  • and others
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