{"product_id":"shinji-watanabe_rounuki-maruyunomi_kusabanamon","title":"Teacup｜Shinji Watanabe","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quiet atmosphere exuding wabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessels, which seem to embody the flow of time, exude a warmth where the past and present beautifully overlap. While based on Japanese style, they also have a certain dignity reminiscent of Western antiques, and their quiet beauty makes them seem as if they are quietly standing in time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC01320_800f7c67-a620-4286-99b2-7ee84b36e959_480x480.jpg?v=1751607859\" alt=\"Wax-free round teacup with floral motif by Nobufumi Watanabe\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Food\" is a necessity for living, and at the same time, a joyous time that adds color to life. Each item is carefully crafted with the hope that it will enhance the deliciousness of the food on the plate and shape the atmosphere at the dining table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC01390_7413b473-0edd-4545-bfb4-a60793a3cd16_480x480.jpg?v=1751607903\" alt=\"Wax-free round teacup with floral motif by Nobufumi Watanabe\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe expressive painting is done using a technique called \"wax removal.\" The patterns drawn with wax that repels the glaze are like a quiet poem of light and shadow. Although it is pottery, it has a heavy texture like metal, giving it a timeless feel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC01414_951c3344-9e5f-4228-9bfc-52a6af7b24fc_480x480.jpg?v=1751607929\" alt=\"Wax-free round teacup with floral motif by Nobufumi Watanabe\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will gently accompany your ordinary breakfast and gently add a touch of elegance to special, exciting days. It will softly envelop the ordinary scenery of your daily life as if casting a gentle spell, turning your everyday time into a slightly happier one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC01376_3511803e-c2b4-47b8-bd1b-fbea20d2601d_480x480.jpg?v=1751607959\" alt=\"Wax-free round teacup with floral motif by Nobufumi Watanabe\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince each piece is handmade, there are individual differences in color, shape, size, weight, thickness, uneven glaze, glaze pools, and subtle differences in impression. Also, depending on how the glaze is applied, each piece will have a different appearance, such as the degree of firing color, pinholes, and iron powder (black spots). Please rest assured that this will not affect the use of the piece. We hope you will enjoy the unique flavor and individuality of handmade items.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you are concerned, please contact us before shipping and we will email you a photo separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e◆◆ \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shinjiwatanabe\" title=\"List of works by Nobufumi Watanabe\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eList of tableware by\u0026nbsp;Shinji\u0026nbsp;Watanabe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e◆◆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003eCaliber: Approx. 7.6-7.7\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecm\u003cbr\u003e Height: Approx. 6cm\u003cbr\u003e Weight: Approx. 94-105g\u003cbr\u003e Capacity: Approx. 100ml (80%)\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 equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: Yes Dishwasher: Yes *Hand washing is recommended Oven: No Direct flame: No\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\u003ePottery Studio Ougiya｜WATANABE Shinji\u003c\/strong\u003e\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%;\"\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGraduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Craft Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWorked as a production staff member at Kokonotsui Suenosato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBecame independent and built a kiln in Kamakura.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePart-time lecturer at Komazawa Women's University, Department of Residential Space Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended care method from Shinji Watanabe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere is no need to seal the pores, but please rinse with water before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e* Wipe off any moisture with a cloth and allow to dry thoroughly before storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*Please avoid using the microwave with oily food on it as it may cause stains\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend washing by hand as much as possible, as dishes may break or chip if they collide with each other inside the dishwasher.\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 of \"Utsuwa\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Because each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, weight, etc. Also, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be uneven color and shading.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Each piece is hand painted, so the expression may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDepending on the product, small holes, small black spots, scratches, protrusions, pinholes, rattling, and distortions may be found due to the manufacturing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*We process the product images to make them as close to the actual colors as possible, but the colors and textures may appear different depending on the display screen of your computer or smartphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*In addition to inspection by the manufacturer, kiln, and artist, we only deliver products that have passed final inspection at our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*The product photos are sample shots, so the items you receive will not be identical in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer convenience. Please understand and agree before making a purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe hope you enjoy the unique \"flavor\" and \"interestingness\" that can only come from something handmade, not mass-produced in a factory!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\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":47475441860858,"sku":"WS-018","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC01267_aff3f84b-5813-4305-aa56-a0f31a5480bc.jpg?v=1751608163","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.xyz\/en\/products\/shinji-watanabe_rounuki-maruyunomi_kusabanamon","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}