Choujirou "Hachihiraki" Replica Tea Bowl, made by Shorakusasaki, is a black raku tea bowl. Hachihiraki is a tea bowl counted among the Rikyū Shichishu (seven famous tea bowls), but although it was listed in the Taisho Meikikan (a famous collection of tea utensils) during the Taisho era, its whereabouts are currently unknown, and it is said not to exist anymore. As the name suggests, Hachihiraki has a constricted body and an open mouth. Replica tea bowls are treasured in tea ceremony practice because they allow one to handle and feel tea bowls that are stored in museums, art museums, and archives, or that no longer exist (this is not a mere copy, but has a deep meaning in the tea ceremony). Shorakusasaki is a master of replicas, and creates excellent replica tea bowls. - In beautiful condition, with no clouding in the glaze. Like new, no damage. - "Shōraku" pottery mark on the side of the foot. - Inner diameter approximately 10 cm, height approximately 8.5 cm - Comes with a wooden box, a booklet, and a cloth. Thank you for viewing.