A beautiful vintage 2007 issue of 「目の眼 (Me no Me / Mind’s Eye)」, the renowned Japanese magazine devoted to antiques, traditional crafts, and the refined world of Japanese aesthetic culture. This issue centers on the captivating theme of 古染付 (Ko-Sometsuke), featuring a delightful collection of blue-and-white porcelain vessels admired for their playful forms and spontaneous charm.
Originally referring to Chinese blue-and-white porcelain produced during the late Ming dynasty for the Japanese market, Ko-Sometsuke ware became deeply associated with the tea ceremony and the sophisticated tastes of Japanese tea masters. Unlike highly formal imperial porcelains, these pieces were often appreciated for their irregular shapes, humorous motifs, and expressive brushwork, embodying the Japanese aesthetic appreciation of imperfection, elegance, and individuality.
Throughout the magazine, readers are introduced to a rich variety of antique dishes, bowls, mukōzuke serving vessels, and whimsical forms decorated with lively cobalt-blue paintings of fish, crabs, plants, and folk-inspired imagery. The photography beautifully captures the soft glaze surfaces, kiln imperfections, and quiet atmosphere that make Ko-Sometsuke ceramics so beloved among collectors and tea practitioners.
As with all issues of Me no Me, the publication combines scholarly insight with visual pleasure, offering essays, collector perspectives, and historical context alongside carefully curated imagery. The result is both an informative reference and an inspiring object for anyone interested in Japanese tea culture, antique ceramics, and traditional craftsmanship.
Size: 15 x 21cm
144 pages
