{"product_id":"takunobusawada_ricebowl_emperorpenguin","title":"Rice Bowl -Emperor Penguin by Takunobu Sawada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Takunobu Sawada runs his studio in Nantan City, Kyoto, an area that preserves the original landscape of Japan's countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a series of pottery featuring animal illustrations that are both realistic and warmly charming, created by Sawada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is carefully shaped by hand, with a smooth form designed for ease of use, and a powdery white glaze that brings out the ceramic's natural texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00172_c8336bf1-3969-43a7-8c05-609a54192ad7.jpg?v=1744253493\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00172_c8336bf1-3969-43a7-8c05-609a54192ad7.jpg?v=1744253493\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animal illustrations are carved into the glaze, rather than painted, creating a unique and warm artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a father who was a ceramic artist specializing in Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware, Sawada developed a strong interest in ceramics from a young age. 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