{"title":"Hokuto Ito","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eHokuto Ito\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1961, Nakano, Tokyo) is a Japanese ceramic artist known for refined, vividly lyrical works that bridge classical craft and contemporary sensibility. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts and completing its graduate program, he apprenticed under Living National Treasure \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eYoshimichi Fujimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1993, he established his kiln in \u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eHino, Tokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has continued to exhibit as a member of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eJapan Kōgei Association\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ito developed his own signature approach often described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e“yūkoku iro-e with gold and silver”\u003c\/strong\u003e: incisive carved lines beneath the glaze, combined with clear, resonant color and delicate metallic accents. Motifs—fish, flowers, insects, and other traces of nature—are composed with quiet precision across sake cups, tea bowls, and vases. Each piece shifts with the light, turning everyday gestures into a small, attentive ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glazed-carved-overglaze-enamelled-box-with-gold-and-silver-accents","title":"Glazed, Carved, Overglaze-Enamelled Japanese Ceramics Box with Gold and Silver Accents","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eThis refined Japanese ceramic box exemplifies the quiet luxury of contemporary Japanese craftsmanship. A deep blue-green glaze forms the foundation for delicately carved lines, overglaze enamel painting, and subtle gold and silver embellishments, creating a richly layered surface of exceptional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThe lid features an owl resting on a branch—an enduring symbol of wisdom and serenity—rendered with poetic sensitivity. Surrounding foliage gently frames the motif, evoking a tranquil, contemplative atmosphere. Along the sides, rhythmic fish patterns introduce a subtle contrast, revealing a hidden narrative between interior and exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eThough modest in scale, this piece offers remarkable presence. Each viewing reveals new nuances of texture, color, and light. Ito Hokuto’s meticulous technique and refined aesthetic sensibility converge in a work that transcends utility, standing as a sculptural object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eIdeal as a tea ceremony accessory, incense container, or jewelry box, this piece brings understated elegance and cultural depth to any refined interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hokuto Ito \/ 伊藤北斗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599150498012,"sku":"W00159","price":101200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/files\/9d1e5feddc0c0a1583c600ca5293afb6j.jpg?v=1771595924"},{"product_id":"engraved-blue-glaze-yunomi-with-gold-and-silver-enamels","title":"Engraved Blue Glaze YUNOMI with Gold and Silver Enamels","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eCrafted by ceramic artist Hokuto Ito, this YUNOMI cup unfolds like a deep nocturnal sky captured within a compact, intimate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe bird motif, articulated through the artist's signature \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eyukoku\u003c\/i\u003e (engraved glaze) technique, appears to glide effortlessly through a rich, textured expanse of cobalt and indigo. Subtle, incised lines on the wings catch the ambient light, revealing layered depths and micro-textures upon closer observation. Along the rim, a rhythmic sequence of dark geometric triangles outlined in gold lustre adds a refined modern tension to the classic silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eHolding the vessel reveals a compelling tactile dialogue between the smooth, substantial glaze of the upper body and the raw, unglazed terracotta clay of the foot. 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