- Type
- Shino
- Details
- A bowl whose appeal lies in the layering of iron glaze poured over a white feldspar (Shino) glaze, and in the contrast of deep black against milky white (an original, one-of-a-kind work by Kato Takaya, Mino).
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ120 mm
- Height
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 350 g
- Texture
- It carries the warmth particular to Mogusa clay, the soft, matte yuzuhada skin settling pleasantly under the fingertips.
Features of this piece
The white feldspar glaze of Shino quietly wraps the whole bowl, like snow lying on a mountainside. The surface has a soft, moist-feeling skin, and where the clay shows faintly at the rim, the warmth of fire-red comes through. Over that white, from the rim downward, the jet black of an iron glaze runs in a thick, slow flow. The black scene it makes recalls a night sky lit by snow-light, and the crystals that appear within it glimmer quietly, like winter stars. Fine vertical marks on the surface suggest running water: white and black, stillness and movement, meeting where two glazes overlap.
Kato Takaya sees the shapes of his vessels in the nature of the four seasons — mountains, moon, sea and wind — and faces the clay with the unhurried spirit of drifting clouds and flowing water. The snow-white glaze makes the green of whisked matcha all the more vivid, and quietly sharpens the moment of a single bowl. For the tea ceremony, and equally for a daily bowl that marks the turning of the seasons; a bowl like this, holding a night sky under snow-light, sits naturally in a fine restaurant or inn as well.
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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
For cleaning, please hand wash using a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid using abrasive sponges.
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