{"product_id":"yoshinoriizumi2605_bowls_meteor","title":"Small Bowl - “Meteor” by Yoshinori Izumi","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndless Pursuit of Glaze Perfection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshinori Izumi, who has a studio in the satoyama (foothills) of Keihoku, Kyoto, has been researching glazes for over 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the knowledge he gained at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology, he has pursued unique kiln transformation expressions, meticulously verifying changes caused by firing temperature, glaze composition, and the way the flame hits the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIzumi's work is not merely reliant on chance; it is built upon years of accumulated data and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet, within the kiln, changes beyond prediction occur, ensuring that no two pieces ever present the same vista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06794_0f9ff17e-b284-437b-9cc9-920fdc851c73.jpg?v=1778380680\" alt=\"小鉢　流星　和泉良法 KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Colors Created by Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIzumi's Tenmoku and celadon pieces display complex color changes born from firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep gradations created by the flowing glaze and the delicate kiln transformations resulting from mineral reactions exhibit expressions akin to natural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06788-2.jpg?v=1778380681\" alt=\"小鉢　流星　和泉良法 KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtensils that Enhance Daily Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Izumi's vessels possess high artistic quality, they are created with an emphasis on everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith years of experience crafting a wide range of vessels, including sake cups, teacups, and matcha bowls, meticulous attention is paid to features like mouthfeel, ease of holding, and overall comfort in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vessels possess a quiet presence, yet they enhance the food and drinks they hold. They are pieces that allow you to enjoy the changing expressions of the glaze and light with every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"店主のイラスト\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eComment from the Owner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small bowl from the \"Ryusei\" (Meteor) series, featuring beautiful blue and silver iridescence that appears through firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowing glaze pattern is impressive, allowing you to enjoy various expressions depending on the viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a convenient size for serving hot pot dishes or individual salads, adding a subtle presence to your dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .owner-comment-box {\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        padding: 20px;\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n        background-color: #F3F3F3;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .owner-illustration {\n        margin-right: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .owner-illustration img {\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use","offer_id":52952460099903,"sku":"yoshinoriizumi2605_bowlS_meteor","price":73.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Simple gift (boxed)","offer_id":52952460132671,"sku":"yoshinoriizumi2605_bowlS_meteor","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapping (Boxed)","offer_id":52952460165439,"sku":"yoshinoriizumi2605_bowlS_meteor","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06786_4f5f7a72-d352-4e76-9171-772e85e8751e.jpg?v=1778380680","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en-int\/products\/yoshinoriizumi2605_bowls_meteor","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}