{"product_id":"teiichi_vase_iron-ash","title":"Handled Vase – Iron Glaze with Ash Deposits by Teiichi Oketani","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg \n    src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03561.jpg?v=1764394944\" \n    alt='Katatsuki Vase with Iron Glaze and Ash Effect by Teiichi Oketani | KOTOPOTTER'\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  This handmade ceramic vase was created by the late Kyoto-based potter Teiichi Oketani (second generation), an artist deeply committed to traditional Japanese pottery.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Throughout his life, he devoted himself to the creation of iron-glazed ceramics, refining their expression within the world of traditional tea utensils.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Born in Kyoto in 1935, Oketani inherited his father’s kiln and carried on the techniques of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware, later succeeding to the name of second-generation Teiichi.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Even amid changing times, he remained steadfast in his beliefs as a ceramic artist, producing works that continue to be cherished by collectors today.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg \n    src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03565-2.jpg?v=1764394944\" \n    alt='Katatsuki Vase with Iron Glaze and Ash Effect by Teiichi Oketani | KOTOPOTTER'\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Iron glaze is a traditional ceramic technique originating in ancient China, where iron-rich glazes transform during firing to create deep, expressive surfaces.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Achieving these effects requires extremely precise control of temperature and oxygen levels, making iron-glazed ceramics one of the most challenging techniques to master.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Because conditions inside the kiln are inherently unpredictable, no two pieces are ever the same. Each vase is a truly one-of-a-kind ceramic artwork.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg \n      src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" \n      alt=\"Owner illustration\" \n      width=\"108\" \n      height=\"108\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOwner’s Comment\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003e\n      The reddish iron glaze, reminiscent of weathered metal, is softly layered with ash glaze, creating a quiet landscape that embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003e\n      About the size of a standard 500 ml water bottle, this vase is easy to place and works beautifully in a wide range of spaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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  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: 1.6;\n  margin-top: 10px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use","offer_id":51605418672447,"sku":"teiichi_vase_iron-ash","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Simple Gifts","offer_id":51605418705215,"sku":"teiichi_vase_iron-ash","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapping","offer_id":51605418737983,"sku":"teiichi_vase_iron-ash","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03556.jpg?v=1764394826","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en\/products\/teiichi_vase_iron-ash","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}