{"product_id":"p7908","title":"Ibe Mukozuke","description":"This Ibe mukozuke is from \"Tou-Kobo Yu,\" a studio run by two disciples of Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin a simple style that thoroughly eliminates unnecessary ornamentation, the undulating texture of the clay, where one can faintly feel the breath of the maker, remains.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a luxurious mukozuke made using extremely high-quality Bizen clay—of such high quality that, when the studio was first formed, the two creators felt it was \"too precious to actually use.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece uses clay rich in mountain soil, and including the firing that centers on *kase-goma* (dry sesame-glaze), the landscape evokes the vitality of the earth within a refined, austere aesthetic, much like the middle-period works of Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt successfully incorporates the strength and usability of an old Bizen mortar into a contemporary design, making it suitable for a wide range of uses, from side dishes and slightly saucy items to desserts and fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe various charms of the aforementioned Bizen clay—its color and texture—are perfectly matched by the high level of technical skill in tableware production at Tou-Kobo Yu.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 14.6cm x 14.3cm, Height: 4.6cm\n\nTou-Kobo Yu is a studio established in 2011 by three disciples of 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":46618213580897,"sku":"7908","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7908.jpg?v=1790233452","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7908","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}