Tanba tea bowl by Shinsui Ichino

The Tamba tea bowls by Ichino Shinsui (2nd generation) are masterpieces that inherit the traditions of Tamba ware while also having their own unique style. Ichino Shinsui, who learned from the first Shinsui and mastered the essence of tea utensils, is renowned as a leading figure in tea ceremony pottery. The simple and tasteful design of this tea bowl is soothing to the soul, and the outstanding potter's wheel technique gently conveys the warmth of the clay. This particular piece is a matcha bowl with many interesting highlights, featuring the remaining shell patterns.

A simple and tasteful style

The tea bowls by Shinsui Ichino are characterized by their simple and tasteful design that incorporates modern aesthetics while preserving the traditions of Tamba ware. When you pick one up, you will feel the warmth of the clay and a sense of comfort in your heart.

Outstanding wheel throwing skills

The smooth and uniform shape is achieved by the outstanding potter's wheel techniques inherited from the first Shinsui. The attention to detail in the construction makes it simple at first glance, but has a deep appeal.

Commitment to soil preparation and firing

Shinsui Ichino has a strong commitment to clay preparation, and fires his pieces in climbing kilns and anagama kilns. As a result, the subtle colors and textures that are born from the firing process bring even more warmth to his pieces. The flavor deepens with each use, making them pieces that can be cherished for a long time.

Ceramic history

• 1957: Born in Tachikui, Tanba as the eldest son of the first Shinsui
• 1980: Started making pottery in Tachikui, Tamba. Selected for the Prefectural Exhibition.
• 1983: Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition, Cultural Association Award
• 1984: Received the Association Award at the Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition and became a member of the Prefectural Crafts and Arts Artists Association.
• 1985: Selected for the All Kansai Art Exhibition
• 1986: Selected for the Japan Crafts Association Kinki Exhibition
• 1989: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Osaka Takashimaya Two-person Exhibition, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time, Toyota Sogo Three-person Exhibition
• 1990: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1991: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Osaka Takashimaya Two-person Exhibition, Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition, Kobe Shimbun Grand Prize
• 1992: Selected for the Ikebukuro Seibu Horaikai Exhibition, the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, and the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1993: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Certified as a full member of the Japan Crafts Association, Received the Kobe Shimbun Grand Prize at the Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition
• 1995: Solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya, selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1996: Selected for Gallery Kurimoto solo exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1997: Solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya, selected for the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Art, solo exhibition at Mito Keisei Department Store, solo exhibition at Gallery Eikosha
• 1998: Solo exhibition at Gallery Kurimoto, selected for the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Art, solo exhibition at Daikokuya, solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya
• 1999: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Toyoda Sogo solo exhibition
• 2000: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition
• 2001: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, and the 16th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition "Tanba Tea Caddy"
• 2002: Changed his name from Katsuaki to the second generation "Ichino Shinsui", was selected for the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Forms, and held the Ichino Shinsui Succession Exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya and JR Nagoya Takashimaya
• 2003: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Solo Exhibition at Yonago Takashimaya, Gallery Momoyama, and Kobe Daimaru
• 2004: Solo exhibition at Houeidou, solo exhibition at JR Nagoya Takashimaya
• 2005: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Selected for the Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition, Solo exhibition at Gallery Kurimoto, Solo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya
• 2006: Solo exhibition at Yonago Takashimaya, Osaka Takashimaya, Shimonoseki Daimaru, Gallery Tsuboya
• 2007: Exhibited ceramics from Hyogo, selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, solo exhibition at JR Nagoya Takashimaya
• 2008: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Gallery Kurimoto solo exhibition
• 2009: Solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya and Yonago Takashimaya
• 2011: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2014: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition
• 2015: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2016: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2017: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2018: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• Reiwa 4: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition