{"product_id":"katsuaki-kimura-seto-ware-tsutsu-tea-bowl-with-immortal-sage-motif","title":"Katsuaki Kimura - Seto-ware \"Tsutsu\" Tea Bowl with Immortal Sage Motif","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eA vessel designed to embrace the harshness of winter. Drink from the wisdom of the immortal sage and connect with the profound silence of Zen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Story: The Immortal Sage (Senju-Rojin)]\u003c\/b\u003e Painted in striking blue onto the flawless white porcelain of Seto-ware, the motif features the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eSenju-Rojin\u003c\/i\u003e—the Immortal Sage of Longevity. In ancient Eastern philosophy and mythology, the Sage represents the ultimate human who has transcended time, perfectly merging with the vastness of mother nature. To hold this bowl is to hold the ancient prayers for eternal wisdom and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Art of Seasons: The Tsutsu-Chawan]\u003c\/b\u003e In the Japanese Tea Ceremony (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eZen\u003c\/i\u003e), artisans do not fight nature; they adapt to it. This bowl features a rare, deep cylindrical shape known as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"183\"\u003eTsutsu-Chawan\u003c\/i\u003e. It was specifically invented for the bitter cold of winter, designed to retain the heat of the matcha and warm the hands of the guest. Changing your tools according to the subtle shifts of the four seasons is the ultimate expression of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"434\"\u003eWabi-Sabi\u003c\/i\u003e—a luxury of the spirit that modern society has forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Sanctuary: Tomobako (The Wooden Box)]\u003c\/b\u003e This exquisite piece comes safely housed inside its original \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e (custom wooden box) and wrapped in its \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eTomonuno\u003c\/i\u003e (protective cloth). The box bears the genuine handwritten signature and seal of the artisan, Katsuaki Kimura (also known by his artist name, Gasensai Hakuto). It acts as the absolute certificate of authenticity, ensuring this vintage piece has been preserved with the utmost respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[Specifications]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/b\u003e Katsuaki Kimura (Gasensai Hakuto)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Seto-ware Cylindrical Tea Bowl (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eTsutsu-Chawan\u003c\/i\u003e for Winter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue-and-White (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eSometsuke\u003c\/i\u003e) Immortal Sage of Longevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. H 9.7cm × W 11cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Hand-Signed Wooden Box (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e), Wrapping Cloth (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eTomonuno\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/b\u003e Strictly 1 of 1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52522441867540,"sku":null,"price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/S__34570243_0.jpg?v=1779255490","url":"https:\/\/souworldjapan.com\/products\/katsuaki-kimura-seto-ware-tsutsu-tea-bowl-with-immortal-sage-motif","provider":"SOU WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}