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	'''Shino ware''' is a style of Japanese pottery that originated in the kilns of Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) during the late Momoyama period (late 16th century). It is one of the substyles historically associated with Seto ware and the Mino kilns.		'''Shino ware''' is a style of Japanese pottery that originated in the kilns of Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) during the late Momoyama period (late 16th century). It is one of the substyles historically associated with Seto ware and the Mino kilns.

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	'''Shino ware''' is a style of Japanese pottery that originated in the kilns of Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) during the late Momoyama period (late 16th century). It is one of the substyles historically associated with Seto ware and the Mino kilns.		'''Shino ware''' is a style of Japanese pottery that originated in the kilns of Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) during the late Momoyama period (late 16th century). It is one of the substyles historically associated with Seto ware and the Mino kilns.

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[[File:Shino_ware.jpg|thumb|250|Shino ware is recognized for its thick white feldspar glaze, often exhibiting soft orange-pink hues from the firing process. Subtle iron-oxide brushwork depicts natural motifs such as grasses, combining simplicity with artistic expression. Shino ware exemplifies the wabi-sabi aesthetic and the refined rusticity central to the Japanese tea ceremony.]]
'''Shino ware''' is a style of Japanese pottery that originated in the kilns of Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) during the late Momoyama period (late 16th century). It is one of the substyles historically associated with Seto ware and the Mino kilns.

== History ==
Shino ware emerged as part of a wave of innovation in Japanese ceramics during the late 1500s, a period closely tied to the development of the Japanese tea ceremony. It is believed to have been first produced at kilns in Kisogawa, Tajimi, and Mizunami in Gifu Prefecture.

Its distinctive white glaze and rustic charm made it popular among tea masters such as Sen no Rikyū and his successors. Shino ware was among the first Japanese wares to use a feldspar-based white glaze.

== Characteristics ==
Shino ware is known for:
* '''White feldspar glaze''' (志野釉, ''Shino-yū''), producing a milky or creamy surface.
* '''Iron-oxide decoration''', often in the form of simple brushwork depicting grasses, flowers, or abstract motifs.
* '''Subtle color variations''' ranging from pure white to soft pink or orange tones caused by firing conditions.
* A '''thick, almost cushion-like texture''' of the glaze.

== Types ==
Different variations developed over time, including:
* '''[[Muji Shino]]''' – plain white glaze without decoration.
* '''[[E-Shino]]''' – decorated with iron-oxide brushwork under the glaze.
* '''[[Nezumi Shino]]''' – gray-toned glaze with a fine pattern, resembling mouse fur.
* '''[[Aka Shino]]''' – reddish Shino created through specific firing techniques.

== Cultural significance ==
Shino ware became a hallmark of tea ceremony aesthetics, embodying the principles of ''wabi-sabi'' through its irregular forms, warm colors, and natural textures. It represents one of the earliest fully Japanese styles of glazed pottery, distinct from earlier Chinese or Korean influences.

== Modern production ==
While historically tied to Mino, Shino ware is now produced in various pottery centers across Japan, with Gifu Prefecture still the main hub. Contemporary potters continue to experiment with glaze formulas and firing methods to recreate and expand upon classic Shino styles.

== See also ==
* [[Oribe ware]]
* [[Ki-Seto]]
* [[Seto ware]]
* [[Japanese tea ceremony]]

== External links ==
* [https://www.city.tajimi.lg.jp/ Tajimi City official website] (in Japanese)
* [https://tajimi-tourism.com/ Tajimi Tourism Association] (in Japanese)

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