{"product_id":"5358","title":"Sojiro Kiln Yunomi Japanese Teacup - Sometsuke Choju-Giga, Arita Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe work of a Contemporary Master Craftsman and recipient of the Medal with Yellow Ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Warmth of a Hand-Thrown Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA yunomi, striking for the warmth of a form thrown by hand on the potter’s wheel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoju-giga, a National Treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cup is painted with scenes from the \u003cem\u003eChoju-giga\u003c\/em\u003e (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals), a National Treasure whose creation began in the late Heian period. In an age when religious painting was the norm, these playful pictures were drawn in an entirely new way, far removed from that style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin of Japanese Manga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eChoju-giga\u003c\/em\u003e is also said to be the forerunner of Japanese manga. In it you can feel the very root of human imagination and the leap of the spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharm for Every Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEndearing figures drawn on a charming form will brighten your everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Arita Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArita ware is the origin of Japanese porcelain. In 1616, under the rule of the Saga domain lord Naoshige Nabeshima, pottery stone was found in what is now Saga Prefecture and production began. Because the wares were made in Arita and shipped from the port of Imari, they are also known as Imari ware. Carried to Europe by the Dutch East India Company — the only trading partner permitted during Japan’s period of national seclusion — the porcelain was called “white gold” and furnished the courts of royalty and nobility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Yunomi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cem\u003eyunomi\u003c\/em\u003e is the everyday Japanese teacup — a small cup without a handle, held in both hands. It is used for green tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Paulownia Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaulownia wood is light, resists moisture and insects, and moves with changes in humidity — which is why it has been used in Japan for centuries to store what is valuable. A piece delivered in a paulownia box arrives ready to give, and the box itself is part of the gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYunomi × 1, booklet, paulownia box.\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 7.5cm, Height: 9.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Sojiro Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54711588847891,"sku":"4573593926836","price":24800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5358_01_1200px.jpg?v=1789453821","url":"https:\/\/www.jtopia.com\/products\/5358","provider":"JTOPIA global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}