Yamaguchi Jotetsu - 茶碗 - Stoneware - ネズミ志野 タライ茶碗





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A Nezumi-Shino grey glaze uma-darai tea bowl by Yamaguchi Jōtetsu of Mino–Seto Akazu, with star-incised patterns and an unglazed foot ring, 6 cm high by 15.5 cm wide, weighing 343 g, and including a tomobako; suitable for practical use in the tea ceremony.
Description from the seller
item description
本文は以下のとおりです。
This is a Nezumi-Shino (grey Shino) horse-trough-shaped (uma-darai) tea bowl by Yamaguchi Jōtetsu, a ceramic artist from Mino–Seto Akazu. Yamaguchi Jōtetsu is a kiln name passed down through generations in the Seto–Akazu region. This work is covered in a traditionally soft grey Nezumi-Shino glaze, displaying a landscape where the glaze breaks away to reveal white feldspar-like patches, as well as star-shaped incised line patterns encircling the body. The foot ring is left unglazed to expose the clay body, showing swirling trimming marks and the artist's seal pressed into the centre of the base.
uma-darai (horse-trough) form is a traditional shape long known in Mino–Seto tea ceramics. Its broad, shallow profile and subtly warped rim give each bowl its own distinct character, lending an atmosphere well suited to seasonal tea gatherings.
This work comes with a tomobako (a wooden box inscribed in the artist's own hand) and is a highly practical piece intended for actual use in the tea ceremony.
Artist Profile
Yamaguchi Jōtetsu is a kiln name passed down through generations in a ceramic lineage in Seto Akazu spanning more than 300 years. The first generation received registration for the preservation of traditional techniques in 1948. The second generation (1920–1999) learned the art of pottery under his father, received recognition as a Traditional Craftsman, and was commended by the head abbot of Nanzen-ji in Kyoto. The third generation, born in 1955, trained under the second generation, likewise received recognition as a Traditional Craftsman, and specialises in tea ceramics centred on Oribe, Ki-Seto, and Shino wares. Akazu ware, which encompasses these glazing techniques, was designated a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1977.
Dimensions
Height: 6 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Depth: 15.5 cm
Weight: 343 g
Condition
The piece is in generally good condition, with no notable scratches, chips, or signs of repair. Some slight variation in surface texture and pooling of glaze can be observed, but these are the result of the wood-firing process rather than damage.
Additional Information
Place of origin: Mino–Seto Akazu, Japan
Material: Ceramic (Nezumi-Shino glaze)
Included: Tomobako (wooden box inscribed in the artist's own hand)
Intended use: Suitable for practical use in the tea ceremony (chanoyu)
NOTICE:
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.
Seller's Story
item description
本文は以下のとおりです。
This is a Nezumi-Shino (grey Shino) horse-trough-shaped (uma-darai) tea bowl by Yamaguchi Jōtetsu, a ceramic artist from Mino–Seto Akazu. Yamaguchi Jōtetsu is a kiln name passed down through generations in the Seto–Akazu region. This work is covered in a traditionally soft grey Nezumi-Shino glaze, displaying a landscape where the glaze breaks away to reveal white feldspar-like patches, as well as star-shaped incised line patterns encircling the body. The foot ring is left unglazed to expose the clay body, showing swirling trimming marks and the artist's seal pressed into the centre of the base.
uma-darai (horse-trough) form is a traditional shape long known in Mino–Seto tea ceramics. Its broad, shallow profile and subtly warped rim give each bowl its own distinct character, lending an atmosphere well suited to seasonal tea gatherings.
This work comes with a tomobako (a wooden box inscribed in the artist's own hand) and is a highly practical piece intended for actual use in the tea ceremony.
Artist Profile
Yamaguchi Jōtetsu is a kiln name passed down through generations in a ceramic lineage in Seto Akazu spanning more than 300 years. The first generation received registration for the preservation of traditional techniques in 1948. The second generation (1920–1999) learned the art of pottery under his father, received recognition as a Traditional Craftsman, and was commended by the head abbot of Nanzen-ji in Kyoto. The third generation, born in 1955, trained under the second generation, likewise received recognition as a Traditional Craftsman, and specialises in tea ceramics centred on Oribe, Ki-Seto, and Shino wares. Akazu ware, which encompasses these glazing techniques, was designated a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1977.
Dimensions
Height: 6 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Depth: 15.5 cm
Weight: 343 g
Condition
The piece is in generally good condition, with no notable scratches, chips, or signs of repair. Some slight variation in surface texture and pooling of glaze can be observed, but these are the result of the wood-firing process rather than damage.
Additional Information
Place of origin: Mino–Seto Akazu, Japan
Material: Ceramic (Nezumi-Shino glaze)
Included: Tomobako (wooden box inscribed in the artist's own hand)
Intended use: Suitable for practical use in the tea ceremony (chanoyu)
NOTICE:
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.

