{"product_id":"p1800","title":"Bizen rice bowl","description":"This rice bowl is by Takeshi Kugo, who trained at the prestigious Kaneshige Ritoen kiln and holds the motto of crafting pieces with the user's feelings in mind. Featuring a well-balanced angle and a profile that feels slightly thinner than it appears, it is lightweight, easy to hold, and incredibly comfortable to use. The stacking-fired finish allows you to enjoy two distinct types of clay texture—the tasteful shiso-purple hue and the silvery scorched *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings—providing a pleasant visual contrast after you finish your meal. The slightly rough texture prevents rice from sticking, and the piece offers the added pleasure of softening with continued use.\n\nPaper box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.5cm × 12.4cm × Height 6.2cm\n\nAfter graduating from high school, Takeshi Kugo entered the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln and studied under Riuemon Kaneshige, mastering the fundamentals and techniques of Bizen ware. He built his own climbing kiln and began his independent career in 2000, when he held his first kiln firing. That same year, he held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. He has held group exhibitions in Yokohama and Tokyo, and has also exhibited in the \"Sarutoru\" pottery exhibition, organized by young artists born in 1968. He has received numerous awards, including selections for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Kogei Branch Exhibition.","brand":"久郷剛司","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618391609441,"sku":"1800","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1800.jpg?v=1790235680","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p1800","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}