- Type
- Shino
- Details
- Beautifully colored with a characteristic flame color. Artwork that captures and expresses the changing nature of Japan as a mental landscape. A work that exudes overwhelming beauty and dignity accompanied by silence and tension.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ430mm
- Height
- 380 mm
- Weight
- About 11.7kg
- Texture
- The texture of Mogusa clay stands out, providing a slightly rough feel.
Features of this piece
This Shino (志野) tsubo (壺) takes delicate, flowing striations as its main motif, with a vivid fire color (火色 hi-iro) at center and milky white used sparingly. The color and pattern evoke the movement of nature, leaving a deep impression. Displayed on a fine shelf, it shifts the mood of a room with a quiet elegance—a piece that holds the natural beauty of Japan.
Before you order
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Tracked delivery to the EU, North America, Asia, Oceania and more.
DetailsShipping is charged by weight
¥15,000 for parcels up to 1.9 kg. The exact cost appears at checkout once you enter your address.
DetailsDuties and import taxes are not included
Taxes and customs fees in the destination country are paid by the recipient.
DetailsShips within 10 business days
Overseas delivery usually takes 7–20 days after dispatch.
DetailsSigned, with tomobako and the artist's biography
The artist's mark "尊" (Son) on the foot, a paulownia box signed by Kato Takaya (tomobako), and a printed artist biography. Matcha bowls come with an outer double box.
DetailsIf it arrives broken
Send us photos within 20 days of delivery and we refund the full price and shipping.
DetailsExpected to ship within 10 business days from the date of order
Before you order
We ship worldwide
Tracked delivery to the EU, North America, Asia, Oceania and more.
DetailsShipping is charged by weight
¥15,000 for parcels up to 1.9 kg. The exact cost appears at checkout once you enter your address.
DetailsDuties and import taxes are not included
Taxes and customs fees in the destination country are paid by the recipient.
DetailsShips within 10 business days
Overseas delivery usually takes 7–20 days after dispatch.
DetailsSigned, with tomobako and the artist's biography
The artist's mark "尊" (Son) on the foot, a paulownia box signed by Kato Takaya (tomobako), and a printed artist biography. Matcha bowls come with an outer double box.
DetailsIf it arrives broken
Send us photos within 20 days of delivery and we refund the full price and shipping.
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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.
Shino Tsubo - An Object that Transforms the Room's Atmosphere -
Rain falls on the mountains, forms rivers, and flows into the sea. This cycle of nature has continued from ancient times to the present. The Shino vases made by Kato Takaya with rare Mogusa clay capture and express these transformations of Japanese nature as an emotional landscape. Their overwhelming beauty and unique dignity captivate viewers, and the tranquility and tension surrounding the vase create an illusion as if even the flow of time is altered.
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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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