{"title":"KATAKUCHI -Japanese Spouted Pouring Bowl","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"karatsu-katakuchi-japanese-sake-pitcher","title":"Karatsu KATAKUCHI -Japanese Sake Pitcher","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eKaratsu-style Katakuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sake pouring vessel created by Japanese ceramic artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eKai Tsujimura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eThe piece features a warm reddish clay body decorated with simple iron brushwork, evoking the rustic elegance of traditional Karatsu ware. The surface reveals subtle textures and natural variations created during firing, giving the vessel a calm yet expressive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eIts gently rounded form and small pouring spout provide both aesthetic balance and practical usability when serving sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eKatakuchi vessels have long been used in Japanese dining culture for pouring sake or serving sauces. 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The exterior surface shows a natural gradation created during firing, producing a calm metallic-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts gently curved bowl and discreet pouring spout create a balanced silhouette that enhances the ritual of serving sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatakuchi vessels are traditionally used for pouring sake, but they are equally appreciated as small serving bowls or contemporary tea utensils. 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Below a clean horizontal line the clay is left bare, a warm sandy buff that anchors the dark form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior carries the same matte black surface, so the vessel reads as a single dark mass with a pale base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lacquer lid was made for this piece and is available separately; please enquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can be viewed in person at our gallery wanova TOKYO in Roppongi, by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eW00212\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ryusuke Asai \/ 浅井竜介","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499009372380,"sku":null,"price":92000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/files\/ryusuke-asai-black-katakuchi-water-vessel-w00212-01.jpg?v=1789280738"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/collections\/3e3456107c3e88ae3bb96c949228da76j_8674f633-eabd-4e0c-9fe2-4d2ce0052b20.jpg?v=1773493705","url":"https:\/\/wanova.org\/collections\/katakuchi-japanese-spouted-pouring-bowl\/%e6%b5%85%e4%ba%95%e7%ab%9c%e4%bb%8b.oembed","provider":"wanova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}