{"product_id":"sometsuke-melon-case-incense-box-by-shoami-takano","title":"Sometsuke Melon Case Incense box by Shoami Takano","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eI curated this artifact to bring the elegant gaze of Japan's ancient capital into your life: the aesthetic desire to capture the fleeting, organic shapes of nature and reconstruct them in eternal materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Heritage: The Refinement of Kyoto\u003c\/b\u003e \"Shoami Takano\" is a renowned kiln located in Obaku, Kyoto. It carries the bloodline of Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware), a tradition defined by the ultimate refinement and sophistication of the ancient capital. This is not a mass-produced souvenir; it is a physical manifestation of Kyoto’s highly cultivated ceramic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Aesthetics: A Masterpiece of Blue and White\u003c\/b\u003e This vessel is a physical reconstruction of a natural melon, formed entirely from pristine white porcelain. The intricate, deep blue graphics dancing across its surface are not printed. They are the result of \"Sometsuke,\" a traditional technique where cobalt pigment is meticulously hand-painted directly onto the unglazed clay. Fired at extreme temperatures, the graphic and the earth become permanently fused. It is a highly precise art piece disguised as a simple fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Joy of Integration (How to style in your home)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Resting Place for Fine Jewelry:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally crafted as a \"Kogo\" (a container for incense in the tea ceremony), its palm-sized scale functions perfectly in a modern lifestyle. Use it as a luxurious receptacle for your rings or earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Sculptural Accent:\u003c\/b\u003e Place this single traditional vessel on your modern bedside table or vanity. The striking contrast of the vivid blue and pure white porcelain will instantly bring a beautiful, sophisticated sense of art to your personal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize H 5.4cm \/ W 4.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52392367325460,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/S__33456226_0.jpg?v=1777005616","url":"https:\/\/souworldjapan.com\/products\/sometsuke-melon-case-incense-box-by-shoami-takano","provider":"SOU WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}