Please read the following before bidding: Shipping method - The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx depending 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 Customs 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 will cost double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation. Item Description This is a distinguished Nezumi-Shino (鼠志野) tea bowl for matcha, characterized by its refined monochromatic aesthetic. Nezumi-Shino represents one of the most sophisticated variations of Shino ware, traditionally produced in Mino region (Gifu Prefecture), Japan. The bowl showcases the distinctive contrast between the soft gray feldspar glaze and subtle cream-white accent areas, which is the hallmark of this style. The glaze exhibits the natural, matte finish typical of traditional kiln-fired ceramics, creating a sophisticated surface with excellent tactile qualities. The form is well-proportioned and functional, featuring a gentle curve that provides comfortable hold. The bowl comes in its original wooden box inscribed "Nezumi-Shino Matcha Bowl," which adds to its provenance and authenticity. While the maker remains unidentified, the execution and glazing technique suggest quality craftsmanship characteristic of mid-to-late period Shino production. This piece would serve as both a functional tea ceremony implement and a meaningful addition to any Japanese ceramics collection. Size Height: 8.5 cm Diameter (opening): 11.5 cm Weight Approximately 364 g Condition The bowl is in excellent condition with no notable damage or restoration. The glaze remains intact with its original matte surface, and the form is perfect. The accompanying wooden box shows age-appropriate wear consistent with careful preservation over time. Artist Profile Unknown maker. Shino ware represents one of Japan's most celebrated ceramic traditions, originating in the Mino region during the late 16th century. Nezumi-Shino specifically developed as a refined variation, prized for its subtle monochromatic beauty and the sophisticated interplay of gray feldspar glaze with cream-colored accents. These tea bowls have been highly valued in Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) traditions for their aesthetic refinement and functional excellence.