- Type
- Shino
- Details
- A vessel for enjoying sake. A band of white glaze winds diagonally over deep fire color, like white smoke rising around a fire. Tall Shino tokkuri (sake flask), for sake warm or chilled.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- φ100mm
- Height
- 175 mm
- Weight
- 480g
- Texture
- On the fire-colored surface the rough feel of the clay comes straight through to the fingers; where the white glaze lies, it turns smooth. The fine horizontal lines catch lightly on the fingertips, and the tall body settles firmly in the grip.
Features of this piece
A deep red fire color wraps the whole of this Shino tokkuri (sake flask), and over it a band of white glaze winds diagonally, as if wrapped around the body. Picture white smoke drifting slowly upward around a glowing fire. The white band thickens from face to face, and on one side it opens wide from base to shoulder, like a column of smoke rising higher than the rest.
The flask stands tall and slender, with a narrow neck and a mouth that opens gently; the fire color continues just inside the rim. Fine horizontal lines circle the fire-colored surface, and when light falls across them their shadows seem to join the drift of the smoke.
It suits sake warm or chilled, and the soft Shino surface receives the drink gently. Tip this tall flask and the white smoke seems to turn slowly around the fire. For an evening alone watching the fire, or for a table shared with guests.
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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.
Sake Vessels of Shino: Opening the Flavor
Sake drunk from Shino is said to open up in flavor. Just as wine is decanted, sake too, once it meets the air, gains in aroma, finds its balance, and shows its sweetness. Beneath the glaze, a Shino vessel keeps the soft skin of the clay. Sake poured into it touches that skin and opens slowly, as if the vessel were breathing. A cup poured while looking at the fire-red and milky white seems to show a slightly different face, even with the same sake. With a Shino sake vessel by Kato Takaya, an evening drink alone, taken slowly.
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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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