{"product_id":"kitajima-shigemitsu-schale","title":"Kitajima Shigemitsu Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e2e2e; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ePlate, stoneware 14.8 x 9 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 exterior displays a nuanced spectrum of dark gray, brown, and muted reddish tones. Depending on the angle, the traces of fire become more or less pronounced, so the bowl changes its expression from different viewpoints. Fine ash deposits and small inclusions enliven the otherwise deliberately minimalist surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly striking is the incised design of the wall. Several horizontal lines encircle the body of the vessel and are broken by diagonal incisions. The geometric pattern remains subtle and blends into the rough texture of the clay rather than overpowering it. Visible throwing marks further emphasize its handcrafted production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood firing makes each bowl unique: flames, heat, and fly ash react directly with the clay, creating color gradations and surfaces that cannot be fully controlled or replicated. It is precisely this combination of simple form, understated decoration, and the natural traces of fire that is characteristic of Kitajima Shigemitsu's interpretation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchizen-yaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiyosegama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55105657831753,"sku":"Shigemitsu Schale 1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP140119_17fcf7a0-bec4-4982-b531-96dbc104c494.jpg?v=1787215326","url":"https:\/\/japankeramik.de\/en\/products\/kitajima-shigemitsu-schale","provider":"Japan Keramik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}