Vintage Shino Guinomi Sake Cup, Tomatsu Kazunori, Mantengama, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Ceramic, 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
Tomatsu Kazunori
Real name: Kazunori (words pronounced the same but written with different Chinese characters)
Born in 1940 in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture.
After graduating from Tajimi Technical High School, Tomatsu worked at a local ceramics factory, where he studied the fundamentals of pottery. In 1971, he established his own kiln, “Manten-gama,” and set out independently. Since then, he has continued to pursue his own creative path, exploring the expressions born from the union of earth and fire.
His work is based on the traditions of Mino and Shino ware while also reflecting his own approach to form and glaze.
Major Awards and Exhibitions
* Selected for the Nitten Exhibition
* Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
* Selected for the Japan Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition
* Selected and awarded at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition
* Selected for the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition
* Chunichi Encouragement Prize at the Mino Ceramic Art Association Exhibition
Memberships and Roles
* Councilor, Mino Ceramic Art Association
He has exhibited widely and has also been involved with the Mino Ceramic Art Association.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet. We acquired it from a friend, who told us it had not been used. There are no visible signs of use.
Measurement
Diameter: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16”
Height: 5.0cm – 5.3cm / Approx. 1 31/32” – 2 3/32”
Thickness: 0.7cm / Approx. 0 9/32”
Weight: 119g
Age: 1980-
Material: Pottery
Color: Shino Milky White, Shino Beige, Shino Brown
Glaze: Shinoyu glaze
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Kannyu (fine crackle lines in the glaze) is visible on the surface.
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
* Artist-provided leaflet.
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Slight discoloration on the box, paper and cloth due to long-term storage. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light scratches on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of the piece comes into contact with 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.
