{"product_id":"p3995","title":"Bizen tea bowl","description":"This Bizen tea bowl is a work by the master craftsman Furo Ishii, who supported Bizen ware through its difficult times and led it to its current prosperity. It is an exceptionally small tea bowl created by Furo-sensei, who was highly regarded for his tea utensils, particularly his houhin (side-handled teapots). The sharply carved bamboo-node foot ring is incredibly precise, reflecting the uncompromising nature of Furo-sensei, who was known for his meticulous work, such as the carving of the Heart Sutra. While it can be enjoyed as a tea bowl, its presence as a large sake cup (sakazuki) is remarkable, allowing one to enjoy sake with the vigor of a warlord preparing for battle.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-zan) *No bookmark, includes original cloth\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 13.6cm × Diameter 13.5cm × Height 4.6cm\n\nFuro Ishii was a Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder and a master renowned for his tea ceramics and intricate craftsmanship. His \"Heart Sutra Houhin,\" featuring the Heart Sutra carved onto a thousand teapots, was a labor of love that spanned over a decade. In his later years, he dedicated himself to red raku tea bowls, eventually perfecting his red-fired (akayaki) technique.","brand":"石井不老","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618559447137,"sku":"3995","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/3995.jpg?v=1790238501","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p3995","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}