{"product_id":"p7865","title":"Ibe Mukozuke","description":"This is an Ibe mukozuke (side dish bowl) by \"Tōkōbō Yu,\" a studio run by two disciples of Mr. Ariyoshi Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin a simple style that thoroughly eliminates unnecessary decoration, the undulations of the clay remain, allowing one to faintly feel the breath of the maker.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a luxurious mukozuke made using extremely high-quality Bizen clay, of such a grade that the two founders felt it was \"too precious to use\" when they first established the studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece uses clay with a high mountain soil content, and with its firing centered on matte \"kase-goma\" (dry sesame-like ash glaze), it features a landscape where the vitality of the earth can be felt within its understated elegance, reminiscent of Mr. Ariyoshi Kaneshige's middle-period works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt successfully translates the power and usability of old Bizen mortars into a modern design, making it highly versatile for everything from side dishes and slightly saucy foods to desserts and fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe various charms of the aforementioned Bizen clay, such as its color and texture, are perfectly matched with the high technical skill of Tōkōbō Yu in tableware production.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 15.4cm x 14.1cm x Height 5.5cm\n\nTōkōbō Yu is a studio established in 2011 by three disciples of Mr. Ariyoshi Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrent members\u003cbr\u003e\nShusaku Kaneshige (born 1978), Yosaku Kaneshige (born 1980)","brand":"陶工房 斿","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618212106337,"sku":"7865","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7865.jpg?v=1790233384","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7865","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}