{"product_id":"bk42-book-of-imari-no-mikata-目の眼","title":"BK42 - Book of Imari no Mikata 目の眼","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis June 2008 issue of Me no Me (目の眼) is a beautifully illustrated Japanese magazine devoted to antiques, traditional crafts, ceramics, and classical art. Me no Me is particularly appreciated by collectors for its detailed exploration of historical objects, craftsmanship, provenance, and the aesthetics of Japanese material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main feature of this issue is 「伊万里のみかた」 (Imari no Mikata), an exploration of Imari ware (伊万里焼) and how to appreciate and understand these celebrated Japanese ceramics. The striking cover features an elaborately decorated polychrome dish alongside the underside of an older ceramic piece, emphasizing the importance of examining not only decoration but also shapes, bases, kiln marks, and other details when studying antique pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImari ware originated in Arita, Saga Prefecture, with finished ceramics historically shipped through the nearby port of Imari, from which the name derives. During the Edo period, these porcelains developed into an extraordinary variety of styles, ranging from restrained blue-and-white sometsuke to richly colored wares, and became highly prized both within Japan and overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue offers a fascinating reference for anyone interested in Japanese porcelain, antique ceramics, Imari and Arita ware, collecting, and connoisseurship. It also includes a second feature marking 15 years of Himeya-yaki (姫谷焼) research\/interest, further broadening its appeal to ceramic enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 15 x 21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58080998359371,"sku":"BK42","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_6851d1c4-c69c-456b-ae80-8d3c82829b64.jpg?v=1786277820","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/bk42-book-of-imari-no-mikata-%e7%9b%ae%e3%81%ae%e7%9c%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}