Item TS442

Nezumi Shino
Sake Flask

(1pc. & signed box)

$315

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Tomio Suzuki

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Greatly esteemed by tea ceremony practitioners for centuries, shino-yaki was first fired during the Momoyama era (1568-1603) at kilns in Mino - central Japan.  Glazed with a simple mixture of mostly feldspar and water, shino is renown for its textured surface of pinholes and crackles.

Over the past 20 years, Tomio Suzuki has developed a style of shino that greatly emphasizes its tactile appeal.  Lavish applications of feldspar, deep crackles and bold, energetic brushwork are the trademarks of his craft, and this captivating nezumi (literally "mouse") shino sake flask is a testament to his unique vision.

Mr. Suzuki's works are all crafted on a handwheel with overlapping coils of mogusa clay.  This meticulous process minimizes any sense of mechanical precision and ensures the individuality of every piece.

A proud addition to any sake vessel collection.

See Tomio Suzuki's Hanshin Gallery exhibition for more from his 2007 collection.

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