{"product_id":"takunobusawada_ricebowl_chipmunk","title":"Rice Bowl -Chipmunk by Takunobu Sawada","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03733.jpg?v=1725167878\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRealistic Yet Playful - Bring Joy to Your Dining Table with These Charming Bowls\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the serene countryside of Kyoto, Takanobu Sawada creates pottery in his studio located in Nantan City, a region that preserves the idyllic rural landscapes of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSawada's series of pottery features realistic yet warm and endearing depictions of animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is carefully shaped, with its form refined for everyday use. The bowls are finished with a soft, milky white glaze, a hallmark of traditional ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00172_c8336bf1-3969-43a7-8c05-609a54192ad7.jpg?v=1744253493\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animal designs are not painted but instead carefully etched by hand, revealing the clay beneath the glaze. This unique technique gives each piece a sense of warmth and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a father who was a renowned Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware artisan, Sawada's passion for ceramics began at a young age. Now in his 30s, he has over 20 years of experience and is regarded as a seasoned artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining youthful creativity with masterful craftsmanship, Sawada creates original Kyoto pottery pieces that are perfect for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03128-2.jpg?v=1725170801\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"108\" width=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" alt=\"Owner's Illustration\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOwner's Comment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eThis deep and easy-to-hold bowl is perfect for rice and other dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eThe gentle ivory tone pairs beautifully with a variety of foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eDiscover your favorite animal design in this charming collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\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        width: 108px;\n        height: 108px;\n        border-radius: 50%;\n    }\n\n    .owner-info {\n        flex: 1;\n    }\n\n    .owner-name {\n        font-size: 1.2em;\n        color: #333;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        margin: 0;\n    }\n\n    .owner-comment {\n        font-size: 1em;\n        color: #333;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n        margin-top: 10px;\n    }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use","offer_id":49601491075391,"sku":"takunobusawada_ricebowl_chipmunk","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Simple Gifts","offer_id":49601491042623,"sku":"takunobusawada_ricebowl_chipmunk","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gift Wrapping","offer_id":49601491009855,"sku":"takunobusawada_ricebowl_chipmunk","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03128.jpg?v=1747627861","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en\/products\/takunobusawada_ricebowl_chipmunk","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}