- Type
- Shino
- Details
- A vessel for drinking matcha. A unique piece combining Shino and iron glaze, with a beautifully vivid fire color. The addition of the black, shining iron glaze gives the Shino tea bowl overwhelming beauty and a distinctive elegance.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ135mm
- Height
- 108 mm
- Weight
- About 450~500g per piece
- Texture
- The milky white part has a warm and cozy feel that sticks to your hand. The black iron part feels cool and slightly rough to the touch.
Features of this piece
A bowl that bears the title 大地, Daichi — “The Earth”. Over a milky white face as bright as a sky not yet fully dark, a black iron glaze descends slowly in an arc, as if the curtain of night were being drawn down toward the horizon.
Along the edge of the arc, a single line of fire-red glows: the last trace of a sun just set, colouring the hem of the night. The black changes shape from face to face, hanging in two and three layers.
Look inside and the interior is the single milky white of a sky that will not quite darken. The black circling the rim quietly frames the beginning of night. The foot is fine-grained Mogusa clay, left bare. The sun sets and the earth is handed over to night — a bowl that places that hour on the border in the palm of your hand.
Expected to ship within 10 business days from the date of order
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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.
Rest for the heart Shino
In today's busy world, it's often difficult to find time to relax. It's important to pause and take time for yourself amidst the hectic daily routine. Why not create moments to enjoy tea or a meal? Shino ware is made from natural clay, and because of its coarse particles, it is said that the "vessel breathes." This is why the entire vessel feels so alive. Its warm touch and gentle feel when it touches your lips provide comfort and help to relieve daily stress. Each piece is carefully crafted with heart by the ceramic artist Kato Takaya to enrich your heart even a little. Enjoy a moment of relaxation and forget the busyness of modern life with Shino ware.
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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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