SMALL & ROUND

So what is small and round and feldspar all over? In this case, a classic Shino guinomi by Kato Yasukage XIV, though the box is signed Shoji this mini-chawan is a very close approximation of the full size thing complete with the traditional hexagonal decoration. In fact one of the characteristics that appeals to me about this guinomi is the proportions which are relatively close to that of a similarly handled chawan by Yasukage. Similar in form, the high straight sided walls, slightly meandering lip and foot to base ration, being stable but neither too large or too small. Though this is not lkely to any use, it does feel good in the hand, coming in at about 120grams (thanks J.) Kato Yasukage created a traditional, simple and eminently functional miniature chawan that at the end of the day is perfect to use, filled to the brim for what ails you.