{"title":"Rosanjin","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitaoji Rosanjin (1883–1959) was an artist who forged his own path across calligraphy, painting, ceramics, and lacquer. He was also a highly discerning gourmet. He cooked, ran a restaurant, and shaped with his own hands the pieces suited to his cuisine. His words, “Tableware is the kimono of food,” reflect his belief that food is complete only when presented in the right vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe makers in this collection keep his designs alive through \u003cem\u003eutsushi\u003c\/em\u003e, the practice of learning from a master by recreating his work and bringing it into daily life. Some workshops have a direct connection with Rosanjin himself. Others have faithfully reproduced his originals, drawing on pieces held in museums and other archives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone of these wares were made to sit on a shelf. Each one is waiting for a meal to bring it to life. Cherished and handed down through generations, they allow Rosanjin’s aesthetic to live on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tsuji-sekisai-ikkanbari-sun-and-moon-yamanaka-lacquerware-soup-bowl-with-lid","title":"Ikkanbari Sun and Moon Soup Bowl with Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lidded bowl is a reproduction of Kitaoji Rosanjin’s iconic soup bowl, completed in 1923 in collaboration with second-generation Tsuji Sekisai, a Yamanaka lacquerware artisan. Large circles of gold and silver represent the sun and moon, giving the bowl its name. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden base is turned to a fine thickness, then covered with Japanese paper adhered using lacquer in the \u003cem\u003eikkanbari\u003c\/em\u003e technique. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMultiple coats of lacquer are applied, with each coat added after the previous one has dried, creating a remarkably light yet durable construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold and silver leaf from Kanazawa form the circular motifs across the lid and body. Gold represents the sun and yang, while silver represents the moon and yin. Their differing reflections bring subtle changes to the design with the light.　\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSoup bowls were traditionally decorated with motifs associated with the seasons, but Rosanjin is said to have chosen the sun and moon so that this bowl could be used regardless of the season and cherished for years to come. This exceptional work reflects Rosanjin’s commitment to creating an entirely new form of beauty while building on Japan’s longstanding artistic traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eToday, fifth-generation Tsuji Sekisai continues to reproduce this historic work using techniques passed down through the Tsuji family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsuji Sekisai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48459695718589,"sku":"TSUJI-01","price":550000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/S_1-1-260910_TSUJI-01_scene_MTU_0001-2.jpg?v=1791249677"},{"product_id":"tsuji-sekisai-byakudan-nuri-sun-and-moon-yamanaka-lacquerware-soup-bowl-with-lid","title":"Byakudan-Nuri Sun and Moon Soup Bowl with Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis lidded bowl is a reproduction of a design by Kitaoji Rosanjin, in collaboration with second-generation Tsuji Sekisai. Large circular motifs representing the sun and moon extend across the lid and body, appearing in warm amber tones against the black lacquer. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInside each circle, irises are drawn in flowing lines that follow the curve of the bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sun and moon are embellished using \u003cem\u003ebyakudan-nuri\u003c\/em\u003e, a technique in which lacquer is applied over gold leaf, making use of lacquer’s natural translucency. The gold beneath is not seen directly; instead, it shows through the lacquer as a deep amber tone. Depending on the angle and light, the circular motifs shift between darker brown and a warmer glow, revealing the depth beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe irises are painted with the same lacquer used for the upper coating, allowing the decoration to merge naturally with the surrounding finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis piece is made by fifth-generation Tsuji Sekisai, a Yamanaka lacquerware artisan in Ishikawa Prefecture, using techniques handed down through the Tsuji family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsuji Sekisai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48459695980733,"sku":"TSUJI-02","price":495000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/S_1-1-260910_TSUJI-02_scene_MTU_0002.jpg?v=1791250225"},{"product_id":"tsuji-sekisai-six-gourds-yamanaka-lacquerware-soup-bowl-with-lid","title":"Six Gourds Soup Bowl with Lid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tall lidded bowl is a reproduction of Kitaoji Rosanjin’s Mubyo-wan, or Six Gourds Bowl. 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