{"product_id":"yoshinoriizumi2605_mug_kinra","title":"Mug Cup - Kinran Tenmoku by Yoshinori Izumi","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe relentless pursuit of glazes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshinori Izumi, who has a studio in the satoyama of Keihoku, Kyoto, has been researching glazes for over 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the knowledge he cultivated at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology, he has pursued unique kiln transformation expressions by meticulously verifying changes based on firing temperature, glaze composition, and the way the flame hits the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIzumi's work is not merely dependent on chance but is built upon many years of accumulated data and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven so, unpredictable changes occur in the kiln, and no two pieces turn out exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06729-2.jpg?v=1778379314\" alt=\"\"\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 works exhibit complex color changes created by firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep gradations created by the flowing glaze and the delicate kiln transformations caused by the reaction of mineral components show expressions that are akin to natural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06732_f07294f7-f12a-4a57-bd18-8928020731d7.jpg?v=1778379314\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTableware that blends into daily life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Izumi's ceramics are highly artistic, they are created with an emphasis on everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on his many years of experience crafting a wide range of vessels, including sake cups, teacups, and matcha bowls, he pays meticulous attention to aspects such as mouthfeel, ease of holding, and comfort of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey possess a quiet presence, yet enhance the food and drinks served in them. These are vessels where you can enjoy the changing expressions of the glaze and the play of 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 mug features a beautiful gradation that shifts from red to gold within the jet black of the Tenmoku glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expression changes depending on how the light hits it and the viewing angle, allowing you to enjoy a profound landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece has a unique kiln transformation, making it a captivating work with a strong presence.\u003cbr\u003e\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":52952427528511,"sku":"yoshinoriizumi2605_mug_kinra","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Simple gift (boxed)","offer_id":52952427561279,"sku":"yoshinoriizumi2605_mug_kinra","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift wrapping (boxed)","offer_id":52952427594047,"sku":"yoshinoriizumi2605_mug_kinra","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06729_5a3ba9ae-91e8-4ebf-990b-a3cbadfb407a.jpg?v=1778379314","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en-int\/products\/yoshinoriizumi2605_mug_kinra","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}