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| '''Shitoro ware''' (志戸呂焼, ''Shitoro-yaki'') is a form of traditional Japanese stoneware produced in Kanaya, in present-day Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is especially known for its production of tea utensils, including water jars (''mizusashi''), tea caddies (''chaire''), and tea bowls (''chawan''). Shitoro ware became closely associated with the Japanese tea ceremony during the Muromachi and Momoyama periods, and it continues to be valued for its simple, rustic beauty.
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| [[File:Shitoro_yaki_mizusashi.jpg|thumb|250px|A Shitoro ware water jar (''mizusashi''), used in the Japanese tea ceremony.]] | |
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| == History ==
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| Pottery production in the Shitoro region began in the late Muromachi period (15th–16th centuries), when local potters started to use high-quality clay from the Ōigawa River basin. The wares gained recognition during the Momoyama period (late 16th century), a time when the Japanese tea ceremony was flourishing under tea masters such as Sen no Rikyū.
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| Shitoro ware became especially prized for tea utensils, and some pieces were included in the collections of daimyo and wealthy merchants. The kilns remained active through the Edo period, producing a wide variety of functional and ceremonial vessels.
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| == Characteristics ==
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| Shitoro ware is primarily stoneware, often with a dark brown or reddish body. Many pieces are glazed with natural ash or iron glazes, which produce subtle variations in color and texture. A common feature is the use of warm, earthy tones and natural drips of glaze, enhancing the rustic aesthetic that harmonized with the wabi-sabi ideals of the tea ceremony.
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| Particularly renowned are Shitoro ware tea caddies (''chaire''), which were highly esteemed in the context of tea preparation, as well as water jars and tea bowls. Some works display a high polish, while others are deliberately rough and irregular, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection.
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| == Modern Production ==
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| Shitoro ware continues to be produced in Shimada, though on a smaller scale than in its historical peak. Contemporary potters maintain traditional techniques while also experimenting with new forms and glazes. The ware remains closely linked to tea culture and is often purchased by practitioners of the tea ceremony.
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| Cultural festivals in Shizuoka Prefecture often feature exhibitions and sales of Shitoro ware, keeping the tradition alive and accessible to a broader audience.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Japanese pottery and porcelain]]
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| * [[Six Ancient Kilns of Japan]]
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| * [[Tokoname ware]]
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| * [[Tea ceremony]]
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| == References ==
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| * Kurokawa, Mayumi. ''The Art of Japanese Ceramics.'' Kodansha International, 1990.
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| * Moeran, Brian. ''Folk Art Potters of Japan: Beyond an Anthropology of Aesthetics.'' Routledge, 1997.
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| [[Category:Muromachi period]]
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| [[Category:Momoyama period]]
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| [[Category:Edo period]]
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| [[Category:Shizuoka Prefecture]]
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| [[Category:Chūbu region]]
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| [[Category:Stoneware]]
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