{"title":"Rakusai Takahashi","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRakusai Takahashi carries one of the storied names of Shigaraki ware, honoring the primal dialogue between earth and fire that has defined the region for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe coarse, feldspar-rich clay native to Shigaraki reacts vividly in the kiln: warm scarlet fire coloring, natural ash deposits, and stone particles bursting through the surface. Each vessel is a small landscape of that encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ewanova presents selected works bearing the Rakusai name, with detailed condition photographs. Viewing at our Roppongi gallery, Tokyo (by appointment).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shigaraki-ware-guinomi-set-of-3-by-rakusai-takahashi","title":"Shigaraki Ware GUINOMI, Set of 3 by Rakusai Takahashi","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA set of three distinct GUINOMI by Rakusai Takahashi, a master craftsman who continues the legacy of Shigaraki ware, honoring the primal dialogue between earth and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe coarse, feldspar-rich clay native to Shigaraki has reacted uniquely to the intense heat of the kiln, giving each of the three vessels a completely individual landscape.\u003cbr\u003eOne, a sturdy cylindrical form, bears dramatic dark scorch marks and ash-covered surfaces.\u003cbr\u003eAnother, a generous bowl shape, features a serene trail of green glass-like vitrified ash glaze, known as bidoro.\u003cbr\u003eThe third vessel charms with its soft, warm scarlet flashes that seem to hold the quiet glow of the embers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eSelecting a cup to match the evening's mood or the nuance of the sake brings a rhythmic pleasure, adding the elemental beauty of Shigaraki to contemporary sake rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Notice\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that this is a rare, unique pre-owned set of three works. We kindly invite you to examine the provided photographs carefully to appreciate the distinct firing effects, ash glaze movements, and current condition of each individual piece prior to purchase. This item is sold as-is and cannot be returned or exchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003e\n\nWY00010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rakusai Takahashi \/ 高橋楽斎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565658476764,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/files\/rakusai-takahashi-shigaraki-guinomi-set-of-3-front.jpg?v=1779686862"}],"url":"https:\/\/wanova.org\/collections\/takahashi-rakusai\/rakusai-takahashi.oembed","provider":"wanova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}