{"product_id":"ft328-kyo-yaki-shofuku-eto-by-morino-yoshimitsu-森野嘉光","title":"FT328 - Kyo-yaki Shofuku Eto by Morino Yoshimitsu 森野嘉光","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant white porcelain sheep is a fine example of Kyōyaki (京焼) craftsmanship, created by the skilled hands of Morino Yoshimitsu (森野嘉光), a celebrated Kyoto ceramic artist. The figurine depicts a gentle and richly textured sheep—symbol of the zodiac—beautifully rendered with flowing fur details and an expressive posture that evokes both grace and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorino originally studied Japanese painting (日本画) at the Kyoto City School of Arts and Crafts and the Kyoto Municipal College of Painting, graduating in 1921 — his graduation work was accepted into a major national exhibition (Teiten\/Imperial Exhibition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile beginning as a painter, he became deeply inspired by traditional Korean ceramics and Japanese glazes, leading him to shift his focus to ceramics and study under established Kyoto pottery makers, including his father, Morino Horaku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as a Shōfuku Eto (招福干支), or \"Zodiac Good Fortune\" figure, this piece was created for the Year of the Sheep, traditionally believed to bring peace, harmony, and prosperity. The soft sheen of the white glaze highlights the intricate sculpting and invites contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the piece is its original wooden tomobako (box), signed and inscribed, affirming its authenticity. Accompanying the work is a printed bio outlining Morino Yoshimitsu's accolades: a graduate of Kyoto Municipal School of Painting in the Taishō era (Taishō 10), and recipient of numerous honors at Japan’s national exhibitions (Nitten, Teiten, and Bunten), where he was selected and awarded for his achievements in fine arts and crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 16 x 8 x 12cm\u003cbr\u003e18 x 15 x 11cm (Box)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56387489399115,"sku":"FT328","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_bd8268ce-5785-4533-8cbd-9381d021eeed.jpg?v=1769431993","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/ft328-kyo-yaki-shofuku-eto-by-morino-yoshimitsu-%e6%a3%ae%e9%87%8e%e5%98%89%e5%85%89","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}