{"product_id":"kitajima-shigemitsu-schale-1","title":"Kitajima Shigemitsu Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e2e2e; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ePlate, stoneware 15 x 6.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis bowl was made by \u003cstrong\u003eKitajima Shigemitsu\u003c\/strong\u003e in Echizen. Kitajima founded Namiyose-gama in 1975 and dedicated decades to the traditional ceramics of his home region. His work draws on the long history of Echizen-yaki, one of Japan's six ancient ceramic centers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wide, slightly inward-curving body rests on a small foot and is accented at the rim by two opposing, knob-like handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface displays the natural color variations typical of wood firing. Dark brown and gray tones alternate with warmer reddish areas. Particularly around the rim, patches of ochre to olive-brown ash deposits can be seen. On one side, the coloring densifies into an almost black band, while the opposite side appears considerably lighter. These distinct differences document the bowl's position in the kiln and the effects of flames and fly ash during firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior has a rough, granular texture, in which small mineral inclusions remain visible. In contrast, the horizontal throwing marks are clearly visible on the inside. A decorative glaze was omitted, allowing the clay and fire to create the actual design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its archaic form and irregular surface marked by wood firing, the bowl is closely connected to the traditional aesthetics of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchizen-yaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The partially uncontrollable processes of firing make each vessel a unique piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiyosegama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55107412033865,"sku":"Shigemitsu Schale 2","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP140130_cd79b749-1dc4-415b-ab59-961fffaf427a.jpg?v=1787227906","url":"https:\/\/japankeramik.de\/en\/products\/kitajima-shigemitsu-schale-1","provider":"Japan Keramik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}