Item Description This is a nezumi-Shino (鼠志野 / grey Shino) tea bowl (chawan) in the Mino tradition, bearing an impressed kiln mark on the body reading Sōhō (宗峰), accompanied by its original wooden storage box. Nezumi-Shino — literally "mouse-grey Shino" — is one of the most refined and prized variants of Shino ware, produced by applying iron slip beneath the characteristic thick feldspar glaze, which fires to a subtly mottled grey-white surface of extraordinary depth and quiet beauty. This bowl exemplifies the genre with great character: the exterior is wrapped in a soft, cloud-like grey-white glaze with fine pinholes and gentle bubbling throughout, while warm russet and iron-brown tones break through at the lower body and foot rim, creating a natural landscape effect (kesshō) that changes with every viewing angle. On one side, a faintly drawn motif — a stylised pagoda or architectural form — emerges ghost-like beneath the glaze, lending the piece a meditative, ink-wash quality. The interior (mitsugomi) is left partially unglazed, revealing the warm sandy clay body with its distinctive throwing rings — a hallmark of authentic Mino Shino craftsmanship. The foot (kōdai) is broad and confidently cut, with natural kiln grit adhesions and glaze pooling adding further character. The overall form is generously proportioned — a sturdy, wide-mouthed bowl with a low, stable profile that sits beautifully in the hand. This is a bowl that rewards slow, contemplative engagement — the kind of piece that reveals new details with every use. A chasen (tea whisk) appears in one photograph for scale reference only and is not included in the lot. Size Diameter: 12.6 cm Height: 7.8 cm Weight 360 g Condition Good condition overall, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. Natural kiln characteristics including pinholes, glaze variations, grit adhesions, and firing marks are inherent to the Shino tradition and should be appreciated as part of the aesthetic. Please refer carefully to the photographs. NOTICE: The photos may show flowers, plants, pedestals, etc. as examples of decorations and interior design for illustrative purposes, but please note that these are not included in the product. The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL, FedEx or Japan Post depending on the situation. Please note that we may use recycled cardboard boxes for outer packaging. It takes about 2–3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you can answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will be returned to us and it costs more than double the shipping fee for reshipping. We do appreciate your kind cooperation.