Yōhen-kin Shino Tumbler by Suzuki Tomio

Description

At the height of his power, warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-1598) ordered the construction of a golden tea ceremony room at Osaka Castle.  It would become a testament to his vast wealth and influence, and honored guests were served tea from a glittering bowl coated with pure gold.

The story of Hideyoshi's opulent tea room was the source of inspiration behind Suzuki Tomio's yōhen-kin shino.  It took nearly a decade of experimentation and refinement to create a lustrous glaze while still strictly adhering to traditional shino making techniques.

Suzuki further adds to his vessel repertoire with the introduction of this handsome shino tumbler.  It is done in his signature yōhen-kin glaze and accented with brushed details.  While cooling in the kiln, the glaze shrinks disproportionately faster around the claybody, forming an exquisitely crackled landscape that invites closer exploration.

For hot or cold green tea, beer, or even cocktails, this versatile drinking companion requires only a little imagination.

Suzuki Tomio's shino pottery is held in private collections around the world and, in 2011, was acquired by the Philadelphia Museum of Art for display in their East Asian Art collection.

A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by the artist.  Delivery time for this item is 12 days.

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