This issue of 「小さな蕾 (Chiisana Tsubomi)」, a highly regarded Japanese magazine on antiques and traditional arts, features a special theme on 美濃の古陶 (Antique Mino Ware)—one of Japan’s most historically rich ceramic traditions.
Mino ware, originating from present-day Gifu Prefecture, encompasses a wide range of styles developed from the Momoyama period onward, including Shino, Oribe, Setoguro, and Ki-Seto. This volume explores the enduring appeal of these wares, focusing particularly on early pieces valued for their expressive forms, natural glazes, and the wabi-sabi aesthetic that defines Japanese tea culture.
Richly illustrated with detailed photographs, the book presents rare and excavated examples of antique Mino ceramics, including tea cups and utilitarian vessels that reveal the subtle beauty of kiln effects, ash deposits, and hand-formed textures. Accompanying texts provide insights from the Mino Ceramic Research Society (美濃古陶磁研究会), offering context on historical development, kiln sites, and connoisseurship.
As part of a long-running series dedicated to fine art and antiques, this issue also includes additional articles and columns, making it both an informative reference and an inspiring visual resource.
Size: 13 x 18 x 0.5cm
144 pages
