{"product_id":"p7719","title":"Ibe Konoha Plate","description":"This Bizen-ware Konoha (leaf) dish is by Gosuke Yashiro, who spent his formative years dreaming of working with Bizen ware in Imbe, finally fulfilling his long-held ambition by building his own kiln there and making his debut.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is a quintessential example of Bizen ware by Yashiro, who dedicated his life to the craft after falling in love with the works of the many potters who were born in and lived out their lives in Imbe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe slightly bluish-gray \"kase-goma\" (dry, unglazed sesame ash) combined with the moist, matte texture of the clay evokes the flavor of the works created by Arimune Kaneshige during his \"yamatsuchi\" (mountain clay) period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the small stones naturally contained in the clay give the \"yakishime\" (high-fired, unglazed) surface a more refined character, with the stones shifting along with the spatula marks or peeking out from the potter’s wheel tracks, showcasing truly excellent craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior and base feature a refreshing orange \"nuke\" (color variation), reminiscent of autumn leaves, which will reveal an astonishing transformation once it absorbs moisture during use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have additional stock of pieces with the same form and firing as the one shown here, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to purchase a set.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nLength 18.3cm x Width 14.8cm x Height 5.7cm\n\nGosuke Yashiro was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAround the year 2000, he began his training under various kiln masters and artists in Imbe, Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn September 2016, he built his own kiln in Imbe and became an independent artist.","brand":"屋代剛右","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618205782113,"sku":"7719","price":7150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7719.jpg?v=1790233152","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7719","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}