Chawan: Classic Shino-yaki Tea Bowl

Object Summary:

CHW-573 is a commanding Shino-style chawan distinguished by its generous scale, luminous feldspathic glaze, and dense network of crazing (kannyū). The bowl reflects the aesthetic and material vocabulary of the Mino Shino tradition while revealing the hand of a contemporary studio potter.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 147.55 mm (5.81 in)

Height: 87.26 mm (3.44 in)

Weight: 407 g (14.3 oz)

Form and Structure:

Wide open profile with gently rising walls and subtly everted rim. Moderately high cylindrical foot ring with exposed clay and granular texture.

Attribution:

Tradition: Mino Shino lineage (probable)

Region: Central Japan (Gifu influence)

Date: Late 20th to early 21st century

Potter: Unknown; unsigned

Aesthetic & Tea Use:

Wide open form with gently flaring walls and stable foot.

Thick walls provide excellent heat retention.

Ideal for autumn and winter tea gatherings.

Balances rustic wabi-sabi character with refined form.

Condition:

Very good condition. Crazing is intrinsic to Shino glaze and not a defect. No structural cracks or repairs observed.

Collector Positioning:

A high-quality contemporary Shino-style chawan suitable for advanced tea practitioners and collectors seeking historically grounded modern work.