Shino Chawan — Tea Bowl in Hakeme Shino ware carries a weight of history that few ceramics can match. Originating in the Mino region during the Momoyama period, it stands as one of the earliest glazed wares to emerge from a distinctly Japanese aesthetic sensibility — shaped not in imitation of Chinese precedents, but in direct response to the wabi spirit of the tea ceremony. The glaze is a feldspar compound, fired thick and slow. It breathes. It blisters. It catches flame color at the rim. Aesthetic & Tactile Details Here, the Hakeme technique drives the surface into motion. A brush loaded with white slip sweeps across the clay body in broad, overlapping strokes — not decorating, but constructing the texture itself. The result moves: a band of deep iron-rust Hi-iro cuts horizontally across the lower body, where the slip thins and the iron-rich clay beneath asserts itself. Above and below, the feldspar glaze pools into muted grey-white, absorbing the kiln atmosphere and holding it. The form follows a restrained, cylindrical logic — slightly compressed at the shoulder, opening gently at the rim. The kodai sits low and grounded. Tsuchi-aji radiates from the unglazed base: coarse, raw, honest. The potter's seal is hand-carved directly into the clay beneath the foot — not stamped, but cut one stroke at a time. This bowl performs differently in each light. Morning diffuse, it reads as ash and earth. Under direct light, the Hi-iro band ignites. Artist Profile Asahi Morio (旭 守男) is a contemporary ceramicist working within the Mino ware tradition, based in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, where he operates his own kiln, Asahi-gama. He completed the advanced program at Gifu Prefectural Tajimi Industrial High School in 2015, and has since established a consistent presence in Japan's most competitive ceramic exhibitions: selected multiple times for the Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition (Gendai Chadou-ten) in 2018, 2024, and 2025; selected for the Mino Ceramics Exhibition in 2015, 2017, and 2019; and recipient of the Chief Judge Special Award at the Meshi-wan Grand Prix in 2015. Working directly with raw materials — including locally sourced weathered feldspar from the Toki area — he brings an uncompromising commitment to Tsuchi-aji and material integrity. His Shino works are known for vigorous hand-forming, expressive Hakeme surface treatment, and the vivid Hi-iro that emerges when iron-rich clay meets feldspar glaze in the kiln. His work is held and exhibited at the Shino-Oribe Roadside Station, a curated venue dedicated to leading Mino ware artists, where he has held solo gallery presentations. He is recognized as one of the next generation of Mino ceramics. Condition & Specifications Condition: Excellent for age. No chips, cracks, or restoration. While this is a vintage piece, it shows no visible signs of use and retains its original appearance in outstanding condition. Height: 7.6 cm | Width: 12.2 cm | Mouth diameter: 10.7 cm Weight: 481 g Accompanied by an assembled wooden box (awase-bako). Not a tomobako. A fabric bag is included; provenance unclear. Potter's seal hand-carved on kodai. Shipping Information This item is shipped via Japan Post EMS as our standard shipping method. Depending on the destination and logistics situation, we may use DHL or FedEx for the fastest and safest delivery. All items include a tracking number and insurance. Each item is carefully wrapped in protective cushioning materials and secured within a double-walled cardboard box to ensure safe international transit. Delivery Lead Time Normally takes approximately one week. 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