Etymology

Shino ware

Today it means: A style of Japanese pottery, originating in present-day Gifu prefecture. Full definition →

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The story

Unknown. Perhaps from Japanese 白 (“white”), or perhaps in reference to the tea master Shino Soshin (1444–1523).

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