{"product_id":"yoshinoriizumi2605_teacup_seiji","title":"Teacup - Celadon by Yoshinori Izumi","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndless 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 cultivated at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, he has meticulously verified changes due to firing temperature, glaze composition, and flame exposure, striving for his unique kiln-change expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIzumi's work is not merely dependent on chance; it is built upon years of accumulated data and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven so, unpredictable changes occur within the kiln, and no two pieces will ever be exactly alike.\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\/DSC06697-2.jpg?v=1778376722\" 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 through firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep gradations created by the flowing glaze and the delicate kiln changes resulting from mineral reactions display an expression as if they were natural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC06698_beaf4e10-0849-4c79-8ec0-2406c2d82c9.jpg?v=1778376722\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVessels for Everyday Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Izumi's vessels possess high artistic quality, they are also created with an emphasis on daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his extensive experience spanning many years crafting a wide range of vessels including sake cups, teacups, and matcha bowls, meticulous attention is paid to features such as lip feel, ease of holding, and overall usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey possess a quiet presence yet enhance food and beverages. 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