- Type
- Shino
- Details
- A vessel for drinking matcha. Characterized by a beautifully vivid fire color. The glaze flows naturally, creating delicate patterns, giving the Shino tea bowl an elegant beauty reminiscent of a snowy landscape.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ135mm
- Height
- 95 mm
- Weight
- 460g
- Texture
- The fiery red parts highlight the texture of the rare Mogusa clay, providing a warm and distinct tactile feel. The milky white parts are smooth to the touch, feeling as if they gently adhere to your hand.
Features of this piece
Over a skin of deep fire-red, white feldspar glaze runs. Like snowmelt moving down a mountainside in early spring, the white draws a band sideways and here and there hangs in drops. The trace of that flow was caught, just as it was, in the firing.
The flow breaks in places, and through the gaps shows the fire-red of the slope beneath the snow. One stream crossed the rim and ran down inside the bowl as well, like spring water overflowing.
Look inside and fire-red spreads in a single colour, brightening faintly toward the centre. The foot is left unglazed, bare Mogusa clay. Held in the palm, it is a bowl in which you could almost hear the snow loosening.
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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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