Item Description: This is a striking Japanese tea bowl (chawan) in the Nezumi-Shino style, featuring a distinctive gray-white glaze with natural iron spotting that creates a mesmerizing surface texture. From a collection that includes traditional Japanese tea ceramics, this bowl exemplifies the rustic beauty of Japanese studio pottery. The bowl displays the characteristic appearance of Nezumi-Shino (Mouse-Gray Shino) ware, with a gray-white feldspathic glaze covering the surface and countless iron-rich spots that emerge during firing, creating an organic, almost celestial pattern reminiscent of a starry night sky. The iron spots vary in concentration across the surface, with some areas showing denser clustering that forms larger reddish-brown patches, while other areas maintain a more delicate speckled appearance. This natural variation is highly prized in Japanese ceramics, embodying the aesthetic principle of embracing unpredictability in the creative process. Shino ware originated in Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) during the late 16th century and became one of the most beloved styles in Japanese tea ceremony culture. The thick, milky-white feldspathic glaze and characteristic iron spotting have made Shino ware instantly recognizable and deeply appreciated by tea practitioners and collectors worldwide. The bowl's cylindrical form with slightly tapered walls provides an ideal shape for preparing and drinking matcha. The tactile quality of the surface, combined with the visual depth created by the layered glazing and iron spotting, invites contemplation and enhances the meditative experience of tea ceremony. The substantial weight and solid construction indicate quality materials and careful craftsmanship. Size Height: 9 cm Width: 11 cm Depth: 11 cm Weight: 475 g Condition The bowl is in good condition with natural age-appropriate characteristics. The iron spotting and glaze variations are intentional features of this ceramic style. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 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 Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.