Large Shino-Yaki glazed pottery bowl - JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY, Signed Horaku. This is not tea bowls but bowls for Wagashi (Japanese cakes) in tea ceremony; Seal: made by Horaku; Diameter: 7 in. = 18.41 cm; Height: approx. 3 in. = 8.25cm;Weight: 701g; Shino-yaki is one of the most loved varieties of ceramics, both for the table and the tearoom. Named for its Shino glaze, which ranges from snowy white to deep cream and on to grey and even orange and thick, curdled texture that often shows small holes. Shino-yaki is certainly distinctive in its Zen-like simplicity. This was Japans first white glaze, and is made of ground feldspar mixed with clay. Firings of Shino glaze tend to be of lower temperature for a longer period of time, and then a slow cooling process. These conditions do not allow the glaze to melt fully, and the result is a thick glaze that often has a crawling pattern. Shino first appeared in the Momoyama era (1568-1600) but the glaze fell out of favor in the early 18th century when green and brown Oribe glazes became popular. This is beautiful example of Japanese Shino ware (yaki).
Condition It is in very good condition with no cracks or chips.
Low Estimate: 2000;
High Estimate: 5000;
Original: Yes;