{"product_id":"p999","title":"Bizen Ware Couple Teacups","description":"These are Bizen-ware husband-and-wife teacups by Noriyuki Nakamoto, who has been involved with pottery in Imbe since his university days and studied under Shin Isezaki. These pieces are from the first firing of a handmade anagama (tunnel kiln) and feature a stylish, modern finish. They are large and versatile, with a moderate amount of \"goma\" (ash glaze) on the rims that provides a lustrous texture and a pleasant mouthfeel. Bizen ware is known for its high heat retention, keeping your tea hot for a long time so you can savor it slowly. With subtle differences in color—one in a reddish-brown earth tone and the other in a more subdued brown—these cups are perfect for couples to enjoy together.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPaper box\u003cbr\u003e\nRight in image: 9.7 cm diameter x 9.5 cm diameter x 9.2 cm height\u003cbr\u003e\nLeft in image: 10.0 cm diameter x 9.5 cm diameter x 9.2 cm height\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/guide_gift.php#a1\"\u003eAbout gift wrapping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNoriyuki Nakamoto was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1975. In 1999, he graduated from the Ceramics Course of the Department of Crafts at Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts, and in the same year, he began his apprenticeship under Shin Isezaki. In 2001, his work was selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition. He achieved the same honor the following year, and in 2005, he became an independent artist in Kuku, Bizen City. The following year, he built a multi-chambered climbing kiln and has been dedicated to his craft ever since.\n\nThese are Bizen-ware husband-and-wife teacups by Noriyuki Nakamoto, who has been involved with pottery in Imbe since his university days and studied under Shin Isezaki. These pieces are from the first firing of a handmade anagama (tunnel kiln) and feature a stylish, modern finish. They are large and versatile, with a moderate amount of \"goma\" (ash glaze) on the rims that provides a lustrous texture and a pleasant mouthfeel. Bizen ware is known for its high heat retention, keeping your tea hot for a long time so you can savor it slowly. With subtle differences in color—one in a reddish-brown earth tone and the other in a more subdued brown—these cups are perfect for couples to enjoy together.\n\nPaper box\u003cbr\u003e\nRight in image: 9.7 cm diameter x 9.5 cm diameter x 9.2 cm height\u003cbr\u003e\nLeft in image: 10.0 cm diameter x 9.5 cm diameter x 9.2 cm height\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/guide_gift.php#a1\"\u003eAbout gift wrapping\u003c\/a\u003e\n\nNoriyuki Nakamoto was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1975. In 1999, he graduated from the Ceramics Course of the Department of Crafts at Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts, and in the same year, he began his apprenticeship under Shin Isezaki. In 2001, his work was selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition. He achieved the same honor the following year, and in 2005, he became an independent artist in Kuku, Bizen City. The following year, he built a multi-chambered climbing kiln and has been dedicated to his craft ever since.","brand":"中本研之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618320502881,"sku":"999","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/999.jpg?v=1790235064","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p999","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}