{"product_id":"p7887","title":"Ibe Footed Mukozuke","description":"This is a Bizen footed mukozuke dish by \"Tou-Kobo Yu,\" a studio run by two disciples of Mr. Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin its simple style, which thoroughly eschews unnecessary ornamentation,\u003cbr\u003e\nthere remains a subtle undulation in the clay that allows one to feel the maker's breath.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a luxurious mukozuke made using extremely high-quality Bizen clay—of a grade so fine that the two makers felt it was \"too precious to even use\" when they first established their studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece is crafted from clay containing a high proportion of mountain soil; combined with the firing process that centers on yellow sesame-like ash (ki-goma), it presents a scene that, much like the mid-career works of Mr. Yuho Kaneshige, exudes the vitality of the earth amidst a refined austerity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe center of the vessel bulges like a baby's navel, and combined with its characteristic shell-like curved form,\u003cbr\u003e\nit radiates a unique atmosphere that makes the food served upon it seem as though it is being embraced.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe various charms of the aforementioned Bizen clay—its color and texture—are perfectly matched by the high technical skill of Tou-Kobo Yu in creating tableware.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 15.3cm x 14.0cm x Height 4.4cm\n\nTou-Kobo Yu is a studio established in 2011 by three disciples of Mr. Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrent members:\u003cbr\u003e\nShusaku Kaneshige (born 1978), Yosaku Kaneshige (born 1980)","brand":"陶工房 斿","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618212925537,"sku":"7887","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7887.jpg?v=1790233421","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7887","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}