- Type
- Shino
- Details
- A vessel for drinking matcha. It features a beautifully vivid hi-iro (fire color) and a textured clay surface that highlights the rare Mogusa clay, offering a tactile experience that feels both natural and distinctive.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ125mm
- Height
- 85 mm
- Weight
- 335g
- Texture
- A tactile feel that highlights the distinct, earthy texture of Mogusa clay.
Features of this piece
One face is a deep, clear fire-red, like rock warmed by the sun. Turn the bowl and a second face appears, where thick white glaze lies heaped over the surface, its edge rippling as it hangs — snow resting on the rock.
Only at the rim does the fire-red run the whole way round, on both faces, as if the rock continued unbroken beneath the snow. Where the glaze stops near the base, the Mogusa clay of Mino shows through: the point where rock sinks back into earth.
Look inside and the same fire-red is there. The rock you were watching from outside carries on into the bowl, and the green of the matcha settles into a sunlit hollow in the stone.
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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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