{"product_id":"sangiri-dragon","title":"Sangiri Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bizen work by Mori Toshiaki is a fusion of tradition, artistry, and the elemental power of fire. Crafted entirely by hand, it embodies the raw beauty of unglazed clay, shaped and transformed through flames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of each piece bears the \u003cem\u003esangiri\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, a striking hallmark of Bizen ware. Achieved by strategically placing charcoal around the pieces in the final moments of firing, this process results in organic variations of deep smoky grays, soft metallic hues, and rare blue or golden undertones. No two sangiri patterns are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the work is a \u003cem\u003ehohin\u003c\/em\u003e, a handleless vessel with a wide, open shape. Alongside it is a \u003cem\u003eyuzamashi\u003c\/em\u003e, accompanied by five matching smaller vessels, bringing together multiple elements within a single composition. Each unglazed surface reveals the subtle variations created by the firing, allowing the character of the clay and the sangiri pattern to remain at the center of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched atop the hohin lid, a meticulously sculpted dragon coils in quiet command—its sinuous form hand-carved in extraordinary detail. Chosen as a motif during a period of artistic reflection, the dragon symbolizes wisdom, strength, and the unseen forces that shape both fire and clay. An alternate lid without the dragon is also included, offering a more understated variation, while the dragon-topped lid remains the defining feature of this singular piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on function, the work brings together form, surface, and symbolism in a quiet expression of Mori’s craftsmanship and his relationship with fire and clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is only one in the world. A piece of artistry that will never be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hozangama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44848726933693,"sku":"HUZ000030","price":1946.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/4_fb6c491b-3091-42aa-9494-56b9406a210d.jpg?v=1740115883","url":"https:\/\/musubikiln.com\/products\/sangiri-dragon","provider":"MUSUBI KILN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}