{"product_id":"tall-hekigyoku-tenmoku","title":"Tall Hekigyoku Tenmoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gift from an ancient glaze, emerging like a jewel from the fire. The piece is a striking expression of the flame-born beauty and depth of \u003cem\u003etenmoku\u003c\/em\u003e. Its rich blues and speckled darkness swirl like a celestial body in motion, echoing the elusive forces of the kiln. Named by master ceramicist Dobuchi Yoshiaki as a one-of-a-kind creation, \u003cem\u003ehekigyoku\u003c\/em\u003e combines \u003cem\u003eheki\u003c\/em\u003e (blue-green) and \u003cem\u003egyoku\u003c\/em\u003e (jewel or gem) to capture its radiant presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the mysterious nature of tenmoku, Dobuchi’s dedicated research into this classical glaze has led to remarkable and often surprising results. Layers of glaze shift and respond in ways that defy prediction, capturing light within the surface like a gemstone adrift in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of tenmoku dates back over 800 years to a single kiln during the Southern Song dynasty in China, where it was treasured for its reflective depth and dramatic surface. But tenmoku is a glaze of transformation—one that appears suddenly, never fully within the potter’s grasp. Even after centuries of study, its most breathtaking variations seem to appear of their own accord, shaped by the delicate balance of heat, oxygen, and mineral reactions within the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA singular convergence of time and technique, this piece is an irreplaceable fusion of chance and craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45120513015997,"sku":"TOAN0023","price":655.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/1_037e6a15-7c13-464f-b9a5-79aa154f834c.jpg?v=1749449461","url":"https:\/\/musubikiln.com\/products\/tall-hekigyoku-tenmoku","provider":"MUSUBI KILN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}