Taza - Gres - Nezumi Shino

Japanese Nezumi Shino guinomi (sake cup) by ceramic artist Mitsufumi Motomura, made at Gesshin Kiln (Gesshin-gama) in Yamagata, Japan.

This handcrafted sake cup has a substantial, slightly irregular form with a soft grey Shino glaze and warm reddish-brown tones appearing naturally across the surface.

Numerous small pinholes, glaze variations and uneven textures can be seen throughout the piece. These are characteristic features of Shino ware and form part of the unique kiln-fired expression of this handmade work.

“Nezumi Shino” literally refers to “mouse-grey Shino” and is appreciated for its restrained colouring and the subtle scenery created by the interaction of clay, glaze and firing.

The piece comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako) and an artist/kiln leaflet.

Artist: Mitsufumi Motomura
Kiln: Gesshin Kiln / Gesshin-gama
Origin: Yamagata, Japan
Material: Stoneware
Type: Guinomi / sake cup
Style: Nezumi Shino

Dimensions:
Height: approx. 5.4 cm
Diameter: approx. 7.0 cm
Inner diameter: approx. 6.0 cm
Weight: approx. 182 g

The cup is in good condition with minor signs of age. No major cracks or chips are visible.

Please note that the pinholes, uneven glaze, colour variations and irregular surface are natural characteristics of the firing process and are part of the artistic expression of the work.

The photographs, including the measurements and weight, form an important part of the description.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.