Vintage Nezumi Shino Matcha Tea Bowl, 2nd Noda Tozan, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Shino Ware, Chawan, Unused,
Shino ware is a type of Mino ware produced in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture. This type of pottery ware was usually decorated with underglaze iron painting and covered with white feldspathic glaze. The Shino kiln produced tableware which included mainly tea ceremony utensils. – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
Noda Tozan (1938-) was born as the son of 1st Noda Tozan. His original name is Noda Daisaku.
He studied pottery under his father, 1st Noda Tozan, and studied tea under Daitokuji priest Takada Myouho (Reiun) Roshi and Onozawa Kankai.
He is a METI-designated traditional craftsperson and is listed in Who’s Who of Japanese Pottery.
This tea bowl is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
The bowl has a restrained form and varied Shino surface.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 12.2cm – 12.7cm / Approx. 4 51/64” – 5”
Height: 8.5cm – 9cm / Approx. 3 11/32” – 3 35/64″
Thickness: 0.6cm / Approx. 0 15/64”
Weight: 387g
Age: – 2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Shino Gray, Shino Brown, Shino White
Glaze Feature: Tare (glaze runs)
Shape: Hantsutsu (half-cylinder) with slight Kutsuwa characteristics.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Handwritten inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Brown growth rings on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The kodai (foot ring at the base of the tea bowl) rests on surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
