Why red and black?

Was it red at first? In the end, perhaps he sought the ultimate in black, including for ideological reasons.
However, as a work of art and as a vessel specifically for drinking tea, there is no doubt that red and black are the most flattering colors for containing the green liquid.
It is a vessel that exists solely for drinking tea, and the people of this family are special in their pursuit of this thing called a Chawan.

It looks round but is actually square? There are several surfaces on the body that have been carved with a large spatula, creating a shadow that harmonizes with the shadow of the mouth and affecting the comfort of holding it.
There are some areas where the glaze looks scratched, which is also quite charming.
Koudai means “high ground”, Many tea bowls today are low and unimpressive, but this one is tall and sturdy, with a well-carved finish and many other interesting features. It is cylindrical and feels a bit long and thin, but it makes it very easy to make tea.And you can drink the tea very deliciously. It’s a very impressive and wonderful thing.
The abstract scenery on the front is interesting, and the scenery of the mountains in the morning mist on the back is also nice. Raku tea bowls, which were made specifically for drinking tea, are packed with elements that fascinate connoisseurs.

(The firing temperature is low, so it is very soft and has cracks. It is very delicate and needs to be handled with care.)