Frost Scale ‘Tobari’ Decanter by Shungo Nemoto

This sake katakuchi decanter is by Kasama-based ceramicist Shungo Nemoto.

Completed in his signature ‘frost scales’ surface texture, it has the addition of white and black colour trails to his regular grey base.  He refers to this as tobari, a poetic phrase associated with nightfall.  

The form and pattern have a striking effect.

The matching guinomi sake cup is available separately

It is 8cm high, and 11cm in diameter.

It weighs 350g, and can contain 300ml of liquid.

About Shungo Nemoto

Part of an emerging generation of ceramicists in Kasama, Shungo Nemoto has nevertheless spent many years perfecting his craft.  In particular, his glaze style and forms are each the product of years of careful refinement and development.  One style that defines his work is a textural glaze style which he can be translated to English as 'frost scales’.  The surface of pieces is decorated with swimming cold amoeba, that resemble the formation of ice.  Nemoto combines this decorations with angular shapes of great presence that allow his work to stand out within the Kasama ceramics scene.