{"product_id":"auspicious-pattern-sakura-shaped-vessel","title":"Auspicious Pattern Sakura-Shaped Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece features exquisite \u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e designs in blue and white with colored details hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. The bottom of the vessel is adorned with a flower-and-bird motif, while the exterior is lavishly decorated with traditional auspicious patterns across its entirety. The intricacies of each design invite a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain base is crafted using the \u003cem\u003ekatauchi\u003c\/em\u003e technique. A smooth layer of clay is placed over a mold and carefully shaped by hand with precise force to replicate various forms, like this sakura shape, inspired by the beauty of cherry blossoms. The final product attains a thin and uniform appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamamoto Choza has refined the exquisite art of sometsuke, as reflected in the work's graceful pattern of flowing curves and detail. Each stroke is applied with meticulous care, emphasizing its distinctive Kutani character. By skillfully using brushes of varying thicknesses, Yamamoto creates subtle gradations of blue that heighten the work’s dimensionality. He deftly attains a masterful equilibrium of white space within his finely woven blue lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the principle that a piece should gracefully enhance rather than overshadow the space in which it sits, this bowl embodies a sophisticated equilibrium of form and subtlety. Crafted with elegance, its understated design invites a moment of quiet reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitano-Tojudo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43212017074365,"sku":"MS-3005","price":533.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/2022504243648.jpg?v=1746163297","url":"https:\/\/musubikiln.com\/products\/auspicious-pattern-sakura-shaped-vessel","provider":"MUSUBI KILN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}