{"product_id":"tb413-karatsu-yaki-tea-cup-唐津焼","title":"TB413 - Karatsu-yaki Tea Cup 唐津焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage item, never used. A beautifully expressive vintage Karatsu-yaki 唐津焼 tea cup, decorated in the E-Karatsu 絵唐津 tradition with bold motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup has a tall, softly cylindrical form with a gently irregular profile, reflecting the relaxed handmade character associated with Karatsu ware. Its warm grey-beige glaze is covered with a fine network of kannyū (貫入) crackling, giving the surface a richly textured, aged appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is deliberately free and energetic rather than precisely outlined, allowing the movement of the brush to remain visible. This expressive approach is characteristic of E-Karatsu, where simple motifs are traditionally painted directly onto the clay before glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaratsu-yaki (唐津焼) developed in the Hizen region of present-day Saga and northern Nagasaki and became deeply connected with Japanese tea culture. Its earthy clay, restrained decoration and natural firing effects embody the spirit of wabi-sabi (侘寂)—an appreciation for simplicity, irregularity and the beauty of materials shaped by hand and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA characterful piece for enjoying sencha, bancha or hōjicha, and equally appealing as a collectible example of traditional Japanese tea ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8.5 x 8.5 x 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58465733738827,"sku":"TB413","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_0b019e9b-ce6e-4de5-be8a-04ed16e164b7.jpg?v=1789372758","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/tb413-karatsu-yaki-tea-cup-%e5%94%90%e6%b4%a5%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}