{"product_id":"2678","title":"Arita Ware Gourd-Shaped Decorative Vase - Iris, Somenishiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a vase of striking gourd form, \u003cem\u003eshobu\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese iris) are painted in a composition that commands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrises Against Deep Indigo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst a ground of deep indigo, sharp leaves rise slender and upright as though keeping a rhythm, and irises of vermilion, orange and pale purple bloom vividly. The refined composition may be called a sense of design rooted deep in the Japanese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shobu, an Auspicious Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eshobu\u003c\/em\u003e has long been counted an auspicious plant: its leaves are shaped like a sword, and its distinctive fragrance was said to drive off malign spirits. Because the word \u003cem\u003eshobu\u003c\/em\u003e also sounds like the word for a contest, it stands as a wish for advancement in the world and for good health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntirely Hand-Painted, One of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery decorative vase we handle is a one-off, painted entirely by hand without transfers. It comes with a special paulownia box bearing the artist’s inscription.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVase × 1, paulownia box, booklet.\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 30.8cm Diameter: 19cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Fujii Kinsai Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54734709457171,"sku":"4573593926607","price":250200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/2678_01_640.jpg?v=1789702048","url":"https:\/\/www.jtopia.com\/products\/2678","provider":"JTOPIA global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}