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Shino pottery was first fired
during the Momoyama era (1568-1603) at kilns in Minō, and its
appearance marked a dramatic shift in the evolution of Japanese
ceramic art. Its distinctive pinholed texture attracted the eyes of tea ceremony practitioners of the day who soon incorporated
shino-yaki into the evolving art of cha-no-yu.
Hailing from Kyoto's Yawata District, Suzuki Tomio has reinvigorated
the world of shino with his provocative clay creations of incredible
tactile richness and creative energy. Lavish applications of
feldspar, deep crackles and bold brushwork are the trademarks of his
craft.
This striking tea ceremony bowl is truly one of a kind.
It came from the kiln enrobed in a deep, rich murasaki (lit. purple)
hue which forms only under the most precise kiln conditions. The face holds an energized Zen circle, or enso, which
was made in one rapid stroke. It is said that enso reveal the
brush bearer's inner character and spiritual fortitude, and here we
can see an artist who is confident, bold, and unconventional.
The back of the chawan, in contrast, is much more reserved - a
respectful nod to the citrus skin texture of shino's classical
past. The walls are
meticulously hand-formed with overlapping coils of light mogusa clay, and the weight of the
piece balances perfectly on a well crafted footring.
When filled with verdant matcha green tea, the complimentary
colors strike a wonderful harmony and this chawan truly comes alive.
See Suzuki Tomio's
Hanshin Gallery exhibition
for more from his 2009 collection.
A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by
the artist. Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.
A fukusa (display cloth) is included.
special care instructions
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