Shino is an opaque white glaze used in pottery and ceramics, typically fired in a wood-burning kiln. It is made from a combination of feldspar, silica, and kaolin, and is often colored with iron oxide or other metal oxides. Shino glaze is known for its distinctive speckled or mottled surface, which is caused by the interaction of the glaze with the wood ash during firing.
Shino glaze has been used in Japan for centuries, and is particularly associated with the Momoyama period (1573-1615). During this time, Shino ware was highly prized by the tea ceremony elite, and was often used for tea bowls and other tea utensils. Shino glaze is also popular in contemporary ceramics, and is used by potters around the world to create a variety of different effects.
