{"title":"Rokubei Kiyomizu VI","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"triangular-matsu-mon-guinomi-by-rokubei-kiyomizu-vi","title":"Triangular Matsu-mon Guinomi by Rokubei Kiyomizu VI","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Geometry of the Capital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInheriting the most prestigious lineage in Kyoto ceramics often means being a prisoner of the past. Rokubei Kiyomizu VI, however, chose the path of a visionary architect. He stripped away the soft, round conventions of traditional tea-ware and introduced a sharp, calculated geometry to the clay. This triangularGuinomi (sake cup) is a physical manifesto of his philosophy: that true tradition must be boldly reconstructed to thrive in the modern era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Absolute Provenance: Tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn the world of high-end Japanese art, the Tomobako (original wooden box signed and sealed by the artist) is the ultimate certificate of authenticity. This piece is accompanied by a box personally inscribed and sealed by the 6th generation master, proving that this experimental form met his exacting standards of elegance and innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eContrast of Ages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile the form is a sharp departure from tradition, the motif is profoundly classical. The hand-painted pine (Matsu)—a symbol of longevity and unyielding strength—is rendered across the triangular facets. This striking contrast between ancient symbolism and modern architectural lines creates a sophisticated tension, making the vessel feel both timeless and cutting-edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow it Lives With You (Modern Integration)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDespite its historical weight, this piece is designed for the modern environment. Its sharp, triangular silhouette serves as a miniature sculpture for your living space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImagine using this cup for a concentrated shot of ristretto or a quiet, late-night sip of premium tequila. The three corners of the rim provide a unique, focused tactile experience for the palate. When placed on a minimalist desk or a marble sideboard, it acts as a powerful anchor—a daily reminder that true refinement comes from the courage to refine history into a new, uncompromising shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52442357399828,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/082F5924-0A91-43CA-9C33-AE433E9C3C06.png?v=1777799374"},{"product_id":"kyoto-ware-sake-set-by-master-rokubei-kiyomizu-vi","title":"Kyoto Ware Sake Set by Master Rokubei Kiyomizu VI","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong ago, there was a young man whose heart was captured by the beauty of sculpture before he ever touched a potter's wheel. Born into a legendary family of Kyoto ceramics that spanned generations, he had to set aside his personal dreams to inherit the heavy history of his house. Yet, his unspoken passion for sculpture never truly faded; instead, it gently broke the boundaries of old traditions, bringing a striking, modern dimension to the clay. He did not simply paint on vessels—he treated the earth as a living form, finding his own truth in the space where tradition meets modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you hold in your hands is a beautiful dialogue between the ancient refinement of Kyoto ware and a crisp, modern sensibility. The delicate laurel leaves adorning the surface have passed through the intense heat of a thousand-degree kiln, emerging with smooth lines and subtle, sculptural shadows. It captures the perfect balance between the artist's deliberate brushwork and the unpredictable embrace of the fire. Design is not mere decoration; it is a quiet ritual of breathing life into the clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-piece sake set has quietly traveled through the decades, meticulously preserved from the Showa era to the present day. There are no two identical pieces in existence; each brushstroke and curve belongs solely to this specific set. Every time a past owner filled the flask, drank from the small cup, and rested it on a wooden table, a layer of silent history was woven into the vessel. By welcoming this set, you are not merely collecting an object—you are stepping into a lineage of care, becoming its next guardian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicture a late evening when the demands of the world finally fade away. You warm your sake and pour it gently from the slender flask. A soft, clear sound ripples through the quiet room as the liquid fills the small cup. As you bring the rim to your lips, the finely crafted edge feels incredibly smooth against your skin, while the comforting warmth of the sake slowly spreads into your palms. The physical weight of the vessel and the aroma of the steam working together gently bring your racing thoughts back to a state of absolute peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the sixth-generation Master Rokubei Kiyomizu passed away, the number of his creations in this world has become strictly finite. Though he was honored as a member of the Japan Art Academy and recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit, this sake set does not boast of his titles; it simply speaks of his pure, uncompromised aesthetic. To possess this piece is to secretly share a quiet evening with the pinnacle of Kyoto’s artistic legacy. This vessel exists to transform your night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Master Rokubei Kiyomizu VI (Kyoto Ware \/ Kiyomizu-Yaki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gekkeiju (Laurel Leaves)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sake Flask (Tokkuri): Approx. H 13.0cm × W 5.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSake Cup (Ochoko): Approx. H 2.0cm × W 6.0cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Hand-Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako), Original Wrapping Cloth (Tomonuno)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52557672644884,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/9EDD6863-E78B-45C3-AD25-59E697304482.jpg?v=1780118135"}],"url":"https:\/\/souworldjapan.com\/collections\/rokubei-kiyomizu.oembed","provider":"SOU WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}