{"product_id":"kato-mikiko_kuma-kobachi_white","title":"Bowl S Bear White | Mikiko Kato","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Adorable Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bear with a blank expression, mouth agape. Its seemingly wanting-to-say-something expression is so adorable that just looking at it makes you feel warm and healed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ小鉢白\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02854_0726e91b-07fb-4510-85e5-fc8db8827ffb_480x480.jpg?v=1778231790\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe loves the shapes of ancient Oriental and Jomon-period creatures, and decorated creatures, and is fascinated by their inexplicable expressions and unintended quirks. You can feel an unutterable cuteness, as if ancient and modern essences are blended together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ小鉢白\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC03411_f0e0beb9-c876-46b0-9ca1-1ee5b6fdddf1_480x480.jpg?v=1778231790\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust Looking at It Makes You Feel Happy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMs. Kato says she loves observing the various movements and expressions of bears at bear ranches. Perhaps this strong curiosity gives rise to these ineffably charming expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ小鉢白\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02654_39f9a7d4-6572-4edc-9a08-790c762c7978_480x480.jpg?v=1778231791\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Fun and Cute Dining Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rimmed plate featuring a cute bear with a blank expression. It's perfect for a morning plate with toast, ham and eggs, and salad, or for enjoying snack time with chiffon cake or mille-feuille, making any moment special and uplifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ小鉢白\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02742_480x480.jpg?v=1778231790\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach item is handmade, so there may be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness\/pooling, stone inclusions, slight wobbling, and subtle differences in patterns. Additionally, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as part of their handmade charm. We cannot guarantee which specific item you will receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we will email you additional photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"加藤美紀子さんの作品一覧\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/mikiko-kato\"\u003eList of Mikiko Kato's Works\u003c\/a\u003e◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003ePottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: approx. 13.2-14.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approx. 14-14.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 3.3-3.8 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 245-271 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: Use for warming only\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: Not suitable\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not suitable\u003cbr\u003eDirect flame: Not suitable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMikiko KATO\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eGraduated from Aichi Prefectural Nagoya Advanced Vocational Technical Training School, Ceramics Department\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eWorking as a potter's assistant and producing works in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003eAutumn 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eEstablished a studio in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care Instructions and Precautions from Mikiko Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 The pieces are already sealed, so they are ready for use.\u003cbr\u003e〇 Powder-glazed pottery consists of three layers—the base, the slip, and the glaze—and is prone to chipping due to its nature. Please be careful not to hit the rim when handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"Utensils\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e〇 Due to being handmade one by one, there may be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, color variations and shades may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 As each pattern is hand-painted, the expressions may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Depending on the manufacturing process, some products may exhibit small holes, small black dots, fine scratches, protrusions, pinholes, slight wobbling, or distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We strive to process images to show colors and textures as close to the actual product as possible, but colors and textures may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We deliver items that have passed not only the inspection of the manufacturer, kiln, and artist, but also our final inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Product photos are taken as samples, so the actual item you receive may not be exactly the same in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges for customer convenience. Please understand and agree to this before making a purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We hope you enjoy the \"flavor\" and \"charm\" unique to handmade items, which mass-produced factory goods do not possess!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48863957647610,"sku":"KMK-034","price":3080.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02624_78367cbd-ed1d-4bc9-a695-11c250aa8f5f.jpg?v=1778231791","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.xyz\/en\/products\/kato-mikiko_kuma-kobachi_white","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}