{"product_id":"curio_pottery_japanese_fynd-0003150","title":"Masao Nakajima \/ Large bowl \/ Shino ware \/ Pottery \/ Japan \/ Eshino, powdered ash glaze, iron paint (rust painting), pointillist rim, deep plate \/ [Antiques]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large bowl, created by Masao Nakajima at Masao Kiln in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, is a masterpiece of Eshino that continues the tradition of Shino ware that has continued from the Momoyama period to the present day. On the surface of the soft white Shino glaze, flower patterns drawn in iron painting dance with free and free brushstrokes, giving it a simple yet sophisticated aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe continuous dot pattern that colors the rim adds a rhythmic decoration and gives the entire vessel a light movement. The spacious shape of the large bowl combines the practical beauty of serving food with the aesthetic beauty of looking at it, and the accompanying box shows that this piece is an antique that has been treated with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShino ware is a type of Mino ware, and is a representative pottery of Japan that was created in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture from the end of the Muromachi period to the Momoyama period. Its characteristics are the warm white glaze called moxa-iro and the simple patterns created by iron painting. Eshino is a technique in which patterns are drawn with iron painting under white Shino glaze, and the color of the iron develops during firing, appearing as soft lines ranging from brown to reddish brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMasao Nakajima is a pottery based in Toki City, and Masao Nakajima is known as a potter who inherits that tradition. The flowers depicted on this large bowl are realistic yet free in expression, emphasizing the force of the brushstrokes, embodying the spirit of ``beauty of use'' inherent in Shino ware from the Momoyama period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original use of a large bowl is as a tableware for serving stews, sashimi, salads, etc. Taking advantage of its large diameter, it can be used as a vessel for beautifully presenting seasonal dishes, and is useful at entertaining tables. Shino's soft white color blends well with both Japanese and Western cuisine, and enhances the food you serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also elegant as a fruit bowl for serving fruit, and can be used for a wide range of purposes, from everyday use to special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterior coordination proposal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Japanese modern style]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy placing it in the center of the dining table and serving simple dishes, the beauty of Shino's white and iron painting will stand out. The combination of solid wood tables and linen placemats creates a modern Japanese dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Traditional Japanese style]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy placing seasonal twigs and fruits on a display shelf in the alcove, you can create an elegant space as part of the installation in a tea room or sukiya building. When indirect lighting illuminates the soft texture of the white glaze, a tranquil beauty emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout quality and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a reused product, there is some signs of use compared to a new product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be some color unevenness due to repair marks or aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this does not affect use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e[About confirmation at physical store]\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can see the actual product at our physical store in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. Please be sure to check out the textures and colors in-store, which are difficult to convey through online images and descriptions. *Depending on the status of business negotiations at the store, there may be cases where the display is temporarily unavailable. 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