Accessories: Inner box, black lacquered, curved, with label and inscription by Shiba Shira, outer box, black lacquered, with label and inscription by the same artist, outer box, black lacquered, with label and inscription by the same artist, outer box, black lacquered, with label and inscription by the same artist, outer box, black lacquered, with label and inscription by the same artist, outer box, black lacquered, with label and inscription by the same artist, outer box, black lacquered, with label and inscription by the same artist, outer box, black lacquered, with label and
Height: 8.1–8.7 cm, Mouth diameter: 12.7–13.0 cm, Foot diameter: 6.4 cm, Same height: 0.8 cm, Weight: 490 g
This tea bowl was made using the Nezumi Shino technique, in which the Mishima pattern is scratched off to create an inlay effect. The finished bowl has a reddish hue, resembling Akashino.
At the time, the Mishima pattern was apparently very popular among tea masters, so much so that they even scratched it onto Nezumi Shino, which is considered to be an unusual choice.Why the Mishima pattern was so beloved by tea masters remains a subject for further research, but it is certain that it was perceived as exotic at the time.
This tea bowl exhibits delicate changes in color due to kiln variation, including red, blue, and purple hues. The inscription “Sazanami” likely refers to the waves crashing against the shore, evoked by the variations in the glaze.
