Set of Five Tea Bowls by Eiraku Zengoro, Tomobako

One of Kyoto's most celebrated ceramic lineages. The exterior of each bowl is lavishly decorated in the kinsande style, featuring brilliant gilt floral scrolls and lotus motifs against a rich iron-red ground. In elegant contrast, the interiors are painted in underglaze blue with geometric designs, creating a harmonious balance between opulent decoration and understated refinement.The bowls display a consistent design while exhibiting subtle variations in the hand-painted details, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship and decorative sophistication for which the Eiraku kiln is renowned. Equally suitable for tea practice and connoisseurship, this complete set is an excellent example of Kyoto ceramic artistry.Eiraku Zengoro is the hereditary name of one of Kyoto's most distinguished ceramic families, whose history dates back to the Edo period. Successive generations mastered a wide range of techniques, including kinsande, Kochi-style wares, Ninsei and Kenzan-inspired ceramics, and underglaze blue decoration. Closely associated with the Japanese tea ceremony and long patronized by tea masters, the imperial court, and the aristocracy, the Eiraku family occupies a prominent position in the history of Kyoto ware. Height: 4.5cm Diameter: 8.9cm

Condition
Good condition , There is a hairline crack on the rim of the tea bowl.[See images for details]

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