The aesthetics of wabi are depicted by flames. This Shino ware vase from Han'emon Kiln has a graceful, rounded shape, with lugs on both sides adding a simple charm. The brown glaze blends together, and the natural scenery created by the flames and clay during firing creates a once-in-a-lifetime beauty. The surface, which still bears the marks of shaping on the potter's wheel, conveys the movements of the artisan's hands, and the soft texture and warmth unique to Shino ware bring a quiet presence to any space. Whether used to arrange flowers or simply displayed, it exudes the dignity of a vessel that has aged well.

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Shino ware is tea ceremony ware that was fired in Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) from the Momoyama period to the early Edo period and was beloved by tea masters during the time of Sen no Rikyu. While its distinctive white glaze, made primarily from feldspar, this vase exhibits complex gradations of brown and red due to kiln changes during firing. Kiln changes are a phenomenon in which the glaze undergoes unexpected changes due to the influence of flames and ash during firing, resulting in no two pieces ever being the same. The lugs on both sides combine practicality with design, giving the vessel movement and expression. The surface, marked by the wheel's traces, conveys the warmth of handcrafted work, making this a piece that will grow more endearing the more you use it.

Recommended Uses

When used as a vase to hold seasonal flowers or branches, the simple beauty of Shino ware enhances the flowers and deepens the world of ikebana. It blends in with modern spaces as well as tea rooms and Japanese-style rooms, and even as a vase for a single flower, it makes a statement. Even when not using flowers, simply placing it on a display shelf or tokonoma alcove adds a touch of wabi-sabi to the space. Its rounded shape and natural color show different expressions depending on the angle from which you view it, bringing quiet joy to your daily life.

Interior coordination proposals

[Japanese modern style]

By placing it on a simple display shelf or alcove and combining it with bamboo and lacquerware, a sophisticated Japanese space will be completed. The natural colors of Shino ware add warmth and depth to a modern space, creating a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.

[Natural Style]

Pair it with wooden furniture and linen fabrics to create a rustic and warm space. The gray and brown glaze complements the natural materials, and by arranging seasonal branches, you can feel the breath of nature in your comfortable living space.

About quality and condition

Since this is a reused item, it may show signs of wear compared to a new item.

There may be repair marks or color unevenness due to aging.

There may be small scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this will not affect use.

There may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.

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