{"product_id":"nezumi-shino-tea-bowl-with-incised-geometric-patterns-by-kato-mitsuemon","title":"Nezumi Shino Tea Bowl with Incised Geometric Patterns by Kato Mitsuemon","description":"A Nezumi Shino tea bowl by Kato Mitsuemon — a Mino ware potter whose command of iron slip and feldspar glaze carries the full weight of the Shino ceramic tradition. This handmade Japanese chawan presents the distinctive Nezumi Shino palette: white Shino glaze over dark iron slip, where carved geometric patterns emerge as luminous white lines against grey. A collectible tea ceremony piece that embodies the quiet density of Mino pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ THE WORK ]\u003cbr\u003eThe surface is a dialogue between iron and fire. Hexagonal shapes and cross patterns have been incised through the iron slip before glazing — a technique demanding precise timing and pressure. Where the iron remains, warm pinkish-red hi-iro (fire color) and reddish-orange tones blush through the glaze, evidence of the kiln's transformative breath. The rim carries a soft pinkish-orange blush. The interior holds a grey-green glaze pool flecked with iron speckles — a quiet landscape in miniature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact and rounded, the bowl sits in the hand with gentle assurance. Every surface tells of controlled craft meeting unpredictable flame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ THE ARTIST ]\u003cbr\u003eKato Mitsuemon (加藤光右衛門) works within the Mino ceramic lineage of Gifu Prefecture — the historical birthplace of Shino ware. The Kato family's roots in Mino ceramics run deep, and Mitsuemon's Nezumi Shino pieces demonstrate a mature understanding of the relationship between iron, feldspar, and fire that defines this tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ PROVENANCE \u0026amp; AUTHENTICATION ]\u003cbr\u003e• Tomobako (artist-signed wooden box) reading \"鼡志野茶碗\" (Nezumi Shino Tea Bowl)\u003cbr\u003e• Signed by Kato Mitsuemon\u003cbr\u003e• Cloth wrapping (共布) included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ DIMENSIONS ]\u003cbr\u003e• Height: approx. 8.5 cm (3.3 in)\u003cbr\u003e• Width: approx. 12.5 cm (4.9 in)\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: approx. 454 g (1.0 lb)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ CONDITION ]\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Please examine photos carefully as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ SHIPPING \u0026amp; PACKAGING ]\u003cbr\u003e• Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days\u003cbr\u003e• Carrier: Japan Post EMS \/ UPS (with tracking)\u003cbr\u003e• Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61610955014514,"sku":"260220_2035","price":1079.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m83213747606_1.jpg?v=1771646190","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/nezumi-shino-tea-bowl-with-incised-geometric-patterns-by-kato-mitsuemon","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}