- Type
- Shino
- Details
- The guinomi beautifully expresses the characteristic fiery color of Shino ware.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ70 mm
- Height
- 50 mm
- Weight
- About 100g
- Texture
- The texture of Mogusa clay stands out, providing a slightly rough feel.
Features of this piece
A Shino (志野) guinomi (sake cup) lit with a vivid fire color (火色 hi-iro)—the glow of a sunset caught in clay. Because Shino answers to every shift of heat, humidity, and season, no two cups are ever alike; here, cloud and setting sun meet on the surface as a fleeting evening sky. Raised to the lips, it turns a simple cup of sake into a quiet moment.
- Pour sake from the bottle into a tokkuri, then into a guinomi.
- The aroma of the sake and the unique texture of Shino ware complement each other beautifully—a pleasure even without a single morsel to accompany it.
- Pour sake into the tokkuri (up to about 90% full).
- Cover the spout of the tokkuri with plastic wrap to preserve the sake’s delicate aromatics.
- Adjust the water level so the tokkuri is submerged to about its midpoint.
- Remove the tokkuri and bring the water in the pot to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn off the heat and return the tokkuri to the pot for 2–3 minutes.
- When the sake rises to the mouth of the tokkuri, it is ready—lift it out.
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DetailsShips within 10 business days
Overseas delivery usually takes 7–20 days after dispatch.
DetailsSigned, with tomobako and the artist's biography
The artist's mark "尊" (Son) on the foot, a paulownia box signed by Kato Takaya (tomobako), and a printed artist biography. Matcha bowls come with an outer double box.
DetailsIf it arrives broken
Send us photos within 20 days of delivery and we refund the full price and shipping.
DetailsExpected to ship within 10 business days from the date of order
Before you order
We ship worldwide
Tracked delivery to the EU, North America, Asia, Oceania and more.
DetailsShipping is charged by weight
¥15,000 for parcels up to 1.9 kg. The exact cost appears at checkout once you enter your address.
DetailsDuties and import taxes are not included
Taxes and customs fees in the destination country are paid by the recipient.
DetailsShips within 10 business days
Overseas delivery usually takes 7–20 days after dispatch.
DetailsSigned, with tomobako and the artist's biography
The artist's mark "尊" (Son) on the foot, a paulownia box signed by Kato Takaya (tomobako), and a printed artist biography. Matcha bowls come with an outer double box.
DetailsIf it arrives broken
Send us photos within 20 days of delivery and we refund the full price and shipping.
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Shino
The moment of change
Shino is an elusive vessel that was created for only a brief period in the tea world over 450 years ago. It was fired in large kilns and anagama kilns from the late 16th century to the early 17th century. The charm of Shino lies in its characteristic appearance of a snow-white surface, created by using feldspar, with a subtle, warm fire color visible within it. Bringing out this beautiful color is extremely difficult due to the need for strong reduction firing, where the kiln temperature does not easily rise, necessitating constant temperature adjustments day and night. The kiln firing lasts for more than seven days, conducted under extremely harsh conditions, requiring careful attention. The outcome varies significantly with the seasons and climate, demanding a level of delicacy that allows for no moment of inattention. The color of Shino leaves an impression like "the soil seen after the snow melts" or "a beautiful sunset formed by clouds and the setting sun." Capturing and expressing the fleeting natural beauty without any preconceived ideas or intentions, Shino continues to captivate people's hearts, both now and in the past.
Sake Vessels of Shino: Opening the Flavor
Sake drunk from Shino is said to open up in flavor. Just as wine is decanted, sake too, once it meets the air, gains in aroma, finds its balance, and shows its sweetness. Beneath the glaze, a Shino vessel keeps the soft skin of the clay. Sake poured into it touches that skin and opens slowly, as if the vessel were breathing. A cup poured while looking at the fire-red and milky white seems to show a slightly different face, even with the same sake. With a Shino sake vessel by Kato Takaya, an evening drink alone, taken slowly.
Suitable for
Care
Please wash by hand using a soft sponge or cloth when cleaning. Please refrain from using abrasive sponges for cleaning.
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