{"product_id":"black-morikin-aochibu-plum-blossom","title":"Black Morikin Aochibu Plum Blossom","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis matte black piece brings together the techniques of \u003cem\u003emorikin \u003c\/em\u003e“raised gold,” \u003cem\u003ehakkin-mori\u003c\/em\u003e “platinum over gold,” and \u003cem\u003eaochibu \u003c\/em\u003e“blue dots” atop Kutani ware. The black base color serves as a canvas for fine, swirling blue dots applied across the surface, creating a sense of depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe plum branches are rendered in gold using morikin, which creates a raised effect by layering gold over a \u003cem\u003ebengara \u003c\/em\u003ered underlayer. The silvery-white plum blossoms use hakkin-mori, an innovation on traditional gold decoration that layers platinum over gold. The platinum and gold contrast with the black ground, creating an interplay of light, color, and texture. The black background further emphasizes the metallic accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe interior is adorned with scattered golden cherry blossoms that appear to drift gently across the surface. \u003cspan\u003eThe transition from plum blossoms on the exterior to cherry blossoms\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewithin reveals new detail as the piece is viewed from different angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitano-Tojudo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46942244372669,"sku":"KIG-66","price":991.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/260812_KIG-66_scene_MTU_0001-2.jpg?v=1787635378","url":"https:\/\/musubikiln.com\/products\/black-morikin-aochibu-plum-blossom","provider":"MUSUBI KILN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}