{"product_id":"yoshinoriizumi2605_teacup_ginsei","title":"Teacup - “Silver Star” by Yoshinori Izumi","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelentless 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 acquired at the Kyoto City Industrial Research Institute, he has meticulously verified changes due to firing temperature, glaze composition, and flame exposure, pursuing his unique kiln-change expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIzumi's work is not merely dependent on chance but is built upon data and experience accumulated over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven so, unpredictable changes occur within the kiln, and no two pieces will ever have the exact same appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06688_bcaae5b8-6aff-42f7-b9aa-80b5091dfad.jpg?v=1778376332\"\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 display complex color changes produced by firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep gradations created by the flowing glaze and the delicate kiln-changes resulting from mineral reactions exhibit an expression akin to natural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06690-2.jpg?v=1778376332\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTableware that Enriches Everyday Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Izumi's vessels possess high artistic quality, they are created with an emphasis on daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on his long experience crafting a wide range of vessels including sake cups, teacups, and matcha bowls, meticulous attention is paid to aspects like the feel on the lips, ease of holding, and overall comfort of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey possess a quiet presence, enhancing food and drink. 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