{"product_id":"ft250-shofuku-eto-snake-figurine-mino-ware-美濃焼","title":"FT250 - Shōfuku Eto Snake Figurine – Mino Ware 美濃焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking ceramic sculpture represents the Year of the Snake (巳 \/ Mi), crafted in the distinct style of Mino ware (美濃焼) by Kōyō Tōen (晃養陶苑), a respected pottery studio known for blending tradition with refined modern aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in a stylized, minimalist shape, the snake is rendered with smooth, flowing lines and covered in a pale celadon glaze featuring a stunning crackle pattern (貫入 \/ kannyū), a hallmark of high-quality ceramics. The elegant curves of the body spiral upward in a quiet, coiled posture that evokes stillness, balance, and hidden strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying wooden tomobako (共箱) bears bold calligraphy, including the character for the zodiac sign 巳 (Snake), and the seal of the maker, affirming its authenticity and artistic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the snake symbolizes wisdom, protection, and renewal, and this piece is part of the Shōfuku Eto (招福干支) tradition—auspicious zodiac figurines displayed to invite happiness and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 18 x 11 x 10cm\u003cbr\u003e19 x 13 x 10cm (Box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55819691753803,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/template_1_44b92c09-de52-4fad-b956-3de3ba05e7f9.jpg?v=1762096062","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft250-shofuku-eto-snake-figurine-mino-ware-%e7%be%8e%e6%bf%83%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}