A vintage 2007 issue of 「目の眼 (Me no Me / Mind’s Eye)」, the respected Japanese magazine dedicated to antiques, traditional crafts, and refined aesthetic culture. This issue features the special theme focusing on the quiet beauty and timeless elegance of Korean Joseon dynasty sake vessels and ceramic pouring bottles.
Celebrated for their natural forms, soft glazes, and unpretentious atmosphere, Joseon ceramics have long been admired in Japan for embodying ideals closely related to wabi-sabi aesthetics. The featured vessels — simple yet deeply expressive — reveal how subtle asymmetry, kiln marks, texture, and restrained craftsmanship can evoke remarkable emotional depth. Through carefully photographed examples, the magazine explores the calm and contemplative beauty of traditional Korean liquor vessels, known in Japanese as tokkuri.
Inside, readers will discover a rich selection of antique Joseon ceramics ranging from softly glazed white wares to darker rustic forms with earthy surfaces and gentle silhouettes. The photography captures the warmth of clay, the depth of glaze tones, and the intimate presence these vessels hold when placed within everyday space. Accompanied by insightful essays and collector commentary, the issue reflects on how these humble objects became treasured among Japanese collectors, tea practitioners, and antique connoisseurs.
As with all issues of Me no Me, the publication combines visual elegance with cultural depth, offering a thoughtful exploration of East Asian ceramic aesthetics and antique appreciation. Beyond the main feature, the magazine also includes additional articles related to antiques, craftsmanship, and Japanese artistic culture, making it both an informative reference and a collectible object in itself.
Size: 15 x 21cm
144 Pages
