{"product_id":"taka-toshifumi-lake-and-bird-katakuchi-3-piece-set","title":"Lake and Bird Katakuchi 3-Piece Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite Kutani ware set includes a beautifully crafted larger vessel and two matching smaller vessels. Styled in the celebrated \u003cem\u003ekinsai\u003c\/em\u003e technique, known for its lavish application of gold, this set epitomizes the richness and elegance of Kutani ware. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaka Toshifumi has delicately depicted a moonlit lake with distant mountains and a charming kingfisher, using fine brushwork and vivid, cheerful colors. All three pieces feature the same motif, with slight variations in the bird's posture across the smaller pieces, showcasing meticulous attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile inheriting the kinsai style, Taka Toshifumi incorporates his own insights and innovations. He blends traditional opulence with contemporary aesthetics, preserving kinsai motifs while adding his unique designs for a harmonious, modern look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinsai, a hallmark of Kutani ware, is celebrated for its opulent use of gold to create intricate and luxurious designs. This technique involves applying gold leaf or paste to porcelain, forming elaborate patterns that are then fixed with an overglaze. The process is labor-intensive, requiring precision in placing the gold. The final result is a striking interplay between the gleaming gold and the vivid Kutani gosai, or five colors, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship and adding a rich, shimmering dimension to the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kitano-Tojudo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43602836226237,"sku":"tt-01","price":1467.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/taka-toshifumi-lake-and-bird-katakuchi-sake-set-musubi-kiln-quality-japanese-tablewares-and-gifts-130285.jpg?v=1726865885","url":"https:\/\/musubikiln.com\/products\/taka-toshifumi-lake-and-bird-katakuchi-3-piece-set","provider":"MUSUBI KILN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}