{"product_id":"shigaraki-haiki-ash-container-by-takahashi-rakusai-tea-ceremony-with-signed-box","title":"Shigaraki Haiki Ash Container by Takahashi Rakusai, Tea Ceremony, with Signed Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haiki (ash container) in Shigaraki ware, made by Takahashi Rakusai for use in the Japanese tea ceremony. The piece emphasizes the natural clay texture and kiln-fired effects characteristic of Shigaraki ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakahashi Rakusai is the name of a lineage of potters representing Shigaraki ware in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The 3rd Rakusai (1898–1976) was certified as a preserver of Shigaraki ware techniques by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 1941 and designated a holder of Shiga Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property in 1964. Together with the 4th Uwada Naokata, he is regarded as one of the two representative master craftsmen of modern Shigaraki ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 5 cm, mouth diameter approx. 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original signed wooden box (tomobako)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used item with some soiling and signs of use. No prominent cracks or chips. Still fully usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43160401903714,"sku":null,"price":238.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/i-img1200x904-17847917874594fowab435.jpg?v=1785340601","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/shigaraki-haiki-ash-container-by-takahashi-rakusai-tea-ceremony-with-signed-box","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}