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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.
To further enhance shino's tactile appeal, Suzuki Tomio approaches every unglazed pot like a
landscape architect would an undeveloped plot of earth. It first
requires slow, thoughtful sculpting before anything is laid upon it. As a result, his clay creations are renowned for their terraced
surfaces, ridges, and winding vistas.
This striking vase is formed to resemble the kind of wooden mallets
used by carpenters. It is done in Mr. Suzuki's signature yōhen-kin
shino. While cooling in the kiln, the glaze shrinks tightly
around the clay body to form a textured surface of pinholes and
crackles. The lustrous, golden quality of yōhen-kin
reflects
light beautifully, ensuring that this vase will never go unnoticed.
For smaller arrangements or the display of one long-stemmed flower.
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.
special care instructions
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