{"product_id":"8th-generation-master-toshihiro-munakata-aizu-hongo-tea-bowl","title":"8th Generation Master Toshihiro Munakata - Aizu-Hongo Tea Bowl","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eHold the mastery of a living legend. A Zen vessel crafted by the 8th generation head of a 400-year-old kiln, whose work is enshrined in Japan’s greatest temple.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Story: The 8th Generation and the Great Temple]\u003c\/b\u003e Toshihiro Munakata is not just an artisan; he is ceramic royalty. As the 8th generation head of the Munakata Kiln—a lineage stretching back 400 years to the Edo period—he has mastered the ancient art of Aizu-Hongo ware. His unparalleled skill earned him the prestigious Minister of Education Award. Most notably, his tea bowls have been officially dedicated to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"414\"\u003eTodai-ji\u003c\/i\u003e, one of Japan's most historically significant and massive Buddhist temples. To own this bowl is to own the exact same craftsmanship accepted by the gods and emperors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Art of Mindfulness: The Tea Bowl]\u003c\/b\u003e In the philosophy of SOU WORLD, the tea bowl (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eChawan\u003c\/i\u003e) is the physical center of Zen. This bowl features a striking balance between the rugged warmth of the earth and an elegant, precise rim. When you hold it in both hands to drink matcha or tea, the earthy texture grounds your spirit, pulling you away from the noise of the modern world and into a state of absolute mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Sanctuary: Tomobako (The Wooden Box)]\u003c\/b\u003e This masterwork comes safely housed inside its original \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e (custom wooden box) and includes the artisan's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eShiori\u003c\/i\u003e (pamphlet). The box bears the genuine handwritten signature and seal of Toshihiro Munakata himself. It acts as the ultimate certificate of authenticity, proving that this piece was breathed into existence by a living legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[Specifications]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/b\u003e Toshihiro Munakata (8th Generation Head of Munakata Kiln \/ Award-winning Living Legend)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Aizu-Hongo Ware Tea Bowl (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eChawan\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. H 6.5cm × W 12.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Hand-Signed Wooden Box (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e), Artisan Pamphlet (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eShiori\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/b\u003e Strictly 1 of 1 (Curated Vintage Piece)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52522305192212,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/S__34562056_0.jpg?v=1779246938","url":"https:\/\/souworldjapan.com\/products\/8th-generation-master-toshihiro-munakata-aizu-hongo-tea-bowl","provider":"SOU WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}