- Type
- Shino
- Details
- A vessel for drinking matcha. It features a beautifully vibrant fiery red color and offers a tactile experience that highlights the distinct, earthy texture of the rare Mogusa clay.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ128mm
- Height
- 97 mm
- Weight
- About 400g
- Texture
- A tactile feel that highlights the distinct, earthy texture of Mogusa clay.
Features of this piece
Deep fire-red fills the whole face of the bowl, like a withered field at the start of winter, flushed crimson by the morning sun. Across that ground, white streaks run down on the diagonal: frost settled on dry grass.
Turn the bowl and the streaks widen until the white becomes one unbroken face — the part of the field the sun has not yet reached, where the frost lies deep. Fire-red circles the rim, and the colour of the field shows through beneath the white.
Inside, fire-red from edge to bottom: the field once the sun has climbed. Near the base the glaze stops and the Mogusa clay is left bare. Frost belongs to the early morning only; this bowl holds that brief moment as a landscape of the mind.
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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