{"product_id":"tc148-kutani-yaki-chawan-九谷焼","title":"TC148 - Kutani-yaki Chawan 九谷焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage item, never used. A refined Kutani-yaki 九谷焼 chawan (茶碗) made by Shōkō 松洸, decorated with an elegant kikyō 桔梗 (Japanese bellflower) motif and a broad band of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has a softly rounded form with a warm ivory-white glaze covered in delicate fine crazing, giving the surface a beautifully aged and tactile character. Around the exterior, slender stems and leaves are painted in shades of turquoise and deep blue, accompanied by stylized kikyō blossoms. A wide gold band encircles the bowl near the upper body, adding a striking yet restrained sense of refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kikyō (桔梗), or Japanese bellflower, is a classic motif in Japanese decorative arts and one of the traditional Seven Flowers of Autumn (秋の七草 \/ aki no nanakusa). Its clear blue-violet flowers are closely associated with the quiet beauty of early autumn and are often used in ceramics, textiles and tea utensils to express seasonality and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki (九谷焼) is a renowned ceramic tradition from Ishikawa Prefecture, celebrated for its expressive overglaze painting and strong use of colour. While Kutani ware is often known for richly decorated surfaces, this chawan takes a more restrained approach, allowing the cool blue-green floral painting and gold accent to stand out against the pale crackled glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wooden tomobako (共箱) is inscribed 「抹茶碗」, identifying the piece as a matcha bowl, and 「松洸造」, indicating that it was made by Shōkō. A graceful and highly decorative chawan, perfect for preparing matcha and especially suited to an autumn tea setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12 x 12 x 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58549364719947,"sku":"TC148","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_e7fbcecf-979c-4595-950e-15b38664d8b9.jpg?v=1789993970","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/tc148-kutani-yaki-chawan-%e4%b9%9d%e8%b0%b7%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}