Item Description This is an exquisite Shiro Shino (White Shino) tea bowl showcasing the traditional beauty of Mino ware. The bowl features a stunning white glaze with characteristic crackle patterns and natural iron spots that create a captivating landscape across its surface. The thick application of feldspar-based Shino glaze produces the signature milky-white appearance with subtle variations in tone, while areas where the glaze is thinner reveal warm reddish-brown hues, known as "hi-iro" (fire color). The surface displays beautiful crazing throughout, with natural pinholes and slight irregularities that are characteristic of authentic Shino ware. These natural variations in the glaze create an organic, textured appearance reminiscent of snow-covered landscapes. The bowl exhibits spontaneous iron spotting that adds visual interest and depth to the piece. The form is elegantly rounded with a gentle, organic shape that sits comfortably in the hands. The foot ring shows traces of the forming process, adding to the piece's handcrafted character. The interior is smoothly glazed, creating a pleasant surface for tea ceremony use. This tea bowl embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic highly valued in Japanese tea ceremony, where imperfection and naturalness are celebrated as sources of beauty. The piece represents the ongoing tradition of Shino ware production in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture, where this style has been perfected over centuries. Size Height: 8.5 cm Width: 12 cm Depth: 12 cm Weight 399 g Condition The tea bowl is in good condition with natural characteristics typical of Shino ware, including surface crazing and iron spotting which are considered desirable features. 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.