{"product_id":"5575","title":"Jin Kiln Coffee Mug - Iroe Cherry Blossoms, Arita Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mug in overglaze cherry blossom by Yuji Obata of Jin Kiln, a distinguished kiln that received the honour of presenting work to His Majesty the Emperor Emeritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight, and Generous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn easy form to use, light as porcelain allows, and generous in capacity. The delicate cherry blossom design comes through clearly.\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\u003eSakura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cherry blossom is Japan’s flower. For centuries, to say \u003cem\u003ehana\u003c\/em\u003e — flower — was to mean sakura. Its language of flowers is “beauty of the heart,” and its brief season is why it stands for a moment held precious.\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\u003eMug × 1, booklet, paulownia box.\u003cbr\u003eDiameter ()9cm, Height: 9cm, \/ Diameter ()6.5cm, Weight: 210g \/ Capacity: 300ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Jin Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54679552885011,"sku":"4573593927277","price":41500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5575_07_1200.jpg?v=1788917957","url":"https:\/\/www.jtopia.com\/products\/5575","provider":"JTOPIA global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}