{"product_id":"tb90-kutani-yaki-incense-box-by-takashi-kitamura-北村隆","title":"TB90 - Kutani-yaki Incense box by Takashi Kitamura 北村隆","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refined Kutani-yaki (九谷焼) incense container (香盒 \/ kōgō) is the work of Takashi Kitamura (北村 隆), a distinguished ceramic artist and designated Traditional Craft Artist known for revitalizing the Kutani-yaki tradition through elegant form and expressive glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kōgō is shaped in a distinctive asymmetrical, faceted form, reflecting both natural and geometric inspiration. The lid features a finely sculpted boar (inoshishi) in relief, rendered with a flowing, lifelike energy that captures the animal mid-stride. The boar—one of the twelve zodiac animals in Japanese tradition—symbolizes courage, determination, and protection, making it a meaningful motif in the context of incense and tea ceremony implements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze blends creamy beige, earthy brown, and mossy green tones, creating a soft yet dynamic surface that evokes the rustic beauty of nature and embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection and transience. The interior remains unglazed with a natural matte texture, contrasting subtly with the lustrous exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakashi Kitamura’s artistry blends classical Kutani-yaki techniques—noted for their vivid overglaze enamels and decorative richness—with a modern sense of form and restraint. His works often balance refined color glazes, ash glazes (haigiyō), and gold or silver accents, achieving both elegance and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecurring themes in his work include animals, landscapes, and motifs of Japanese folklore, such as cranes, ships, and zodiac creatures. His tactile surfaces and organic glazes convey a connection to natural materials and traditional Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8 x 4 x 3cm (Kōgō)\u003cbr\u003e10 x 7 x 7cm (Box)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55832625480011,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/template_1_93b4179d-1dce-4bd8-a65c-f112f7aef055.jpg?v=1762287510","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/tb90-kutani-yaki-incense-box-by-takashi-kitamura-%e5%8c%97%e6%9d%91%e9%9a%86","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}