Vintage Shino Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Shino Ware, Mizuno Teruyuki, Mizuno Kizan, Tenjin Kiln, Unused, Chawan,
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
Mizuno Teruyuki (1950-) was born in Toki, Gifu, in 1950.
He is a METI-designated traditional craftsperson. He established Tenjin Kiln in 1972 and started his Anagama in 1986.
He has received a number of awards and is known for Nezumi Shino, Kohiki, and Haigusuri.
This tea bowl is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), original paper box, Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and artist-provided leaflets.
The bowl has a restrained cylindrical form and the soft surface variation associated with Shino ware.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 11.5cm – 12cm / Approx. 4 17/32” – 4 23/32”
Height: 9.5cm – 10cm / Approx. 3 47/64” – 3 15/16″
Thickness: 0.8cm / Approx. 0 5/16”
Weight: 407g
Age: – 2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Shino White, Shino Brown, Shino Beige
Technique: Shino
Glaze Feature: Tare (glaze runs)
Shape: Kutsuwa-gata (bridle-shaped) with a cylindrical form (Tsutsu).
Title: Unohanagaki
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original paper box
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Original handwritten poem (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Artist-provided leaflets
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 8 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Peel-off residue on the paper box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light stain 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.
