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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 inspired shino vase is formed to resemble the pleated waist of a men's
kimono, or hakama. It is glazed in a simple mixture of feldspar and
water which, while cooling in the kiln, shrinks tightly
around the clay body to form a textured surface of pinholes and soft
crackles. Iron underglaze brushwork peers from beneath, guiding
the eyes over snowy terrain in thoughtful exploration.
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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