Bizen, shino & other teaware appreciation anyone?

[debunix]

I love the interior of that one.....

The veins of color at the bottom must be lovely viewed through ripples of tea.

Most people drink matcha from bowls like this. You can't see anything through the tea.

That's no reason to avoid using it for other (transparent) teas also.....

[Tead Off]

I love the interior of that one.....

The veins of color at the bottom must be lovely viewed through ripples of tea.

Most people drink matcha from bowls like this. You can't see anything through the tea.

That's no reason to avoid using it for other (transparent) teas also.....

Of course, you're right. Just having a bit of fun.

[hobin]

very strange nezumi shino nerikomi neriage tebineri cloth effect (whatever it's called) seto...

http://www.jauce.com/auction/d182267948

happy new year, have a nice cup of tea

[ethan]

hobin, thanks for posting that. In "similar items" section below what you posted was a very interesting tea caddy-- of course too much $ for me but fun to window shop

[Tead Off]

hobin, thanks for posting that. In "similar items" section below what you posted was a very interesting tea caddy-- of course too much $ for me but fun to window shop

I think it is a mizusashi, a water container for tea ceremony, rather than a caddy. I guess you could call it a water caddy.

[bagua7]

I have a question (still trying to educate myself in Japanese pottery):

Is Shigaraki ware naturally unglazed? I mean does it have the rustic feel to it.

For example:

Tea bowl

Also, Raku ware:

Tea bowl

Is the glaze natural and in that case is it less than porcelain, I mean it is more porous allowing a better interaction with the tea.

It's just hard to judge these pieces by looking at the picture.

Cheers!

[Tead Off]

Shigaraki wares can be either glazed or unglazed. Many are still fired in wood kilns. It is generally on the more rustic side resembling Bizen, but the clays are different. Shigaraki are often seen to have feldspar dotted throughout the surface. It gives a rougher texture. The clay, when pure, is very good.

[bagua7]

Thanks Tead Off. The problem is knowing whether the clay is pure or not by looking at the bowl online...but again this would be reflected on the selling price, wouldn't it?

[Tead Off]

Shigaraki is not typically expensive for tea bowls made by potters who have not become 'made men'. With a little bit of study, you can develop your eye and discern when a clay looks 'right'. It's much easier than Tokoname or Yixing, for example. Less additives because the typical Shigaraki look is rustic and wood fired, not finished and smooth without any wabi sabi look and feel. The reddish clay produces a lovely color when fired.

[hobin]

also a typical feature of shigaraki is bidoro, a glass bead effect. also common with iga wares (that are closely related to shiga)

two shigaraki:

http://www.jauce.com/auction/f171404605
http://www.jauce.com/auction/g169997996

iga wares:

http://www.jauce.com/auction/e179375988
http://www.jauce.com/auction/p505775229
http://www.jauce.com/auction/v449340783

[Pig Hog]

My new Saito Takashi Bizenyaki kyusu:



As I bought to use with houjicha etc, and I'm drinking sencha right now, photos in use will follow...

[bintuborg]

...Just cause I like shino so much...

Behold the glory!

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[debunix]

Very nice!

[Fuut]

That's gorgeous. I've always had a soft spot for thick glazed and chamfered shino pieces:)

Pic of the koudai please.

[bintuborg]

Oh there is a misunderstanding here, I dont actually own this. Here is the link: LINK
There is one small pic they have of the kodai:

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