{"product_id":"japanese-raku-kogo-香合-fiery-horse","title":"Japanese Raku  kōgō (香合), Fiery Horse","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReserved for a client\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade in Kyoto, Japan by\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu (吉村楽入), \u003c\/span\u003ethis small \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRaku ware\u003c\/span\u003e vessel takes the form of a resting horse, modeled by hand with a wonderfully direct and expressive quality. The horse forms the lid, lifting away to reveal a small hollow compartment beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinished in the distinctive warm red tones of Raku, the surface is animated by smoky black markings created through the firing process. These subtle variations in glaze, color, and texture make each piece unique, while the softly modeled form retains a charming sense of the maker’s hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTraditionally, small lidded vessels of this kind may be used as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ekōgō (香合)\u003c\/span\u003e—incense containers used in the Japanese tea ceremony. Both functional and sculptural, this piece brings together the spontaneity and centuries-old tradition of Kyoto Raku ware with the playful presence of an animal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDimensions:  W 3\" x L 1.75\" x H 2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMade in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshimura Rakunyu \u003cb\u003e吉村楽入\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003erepresents a multi-generational lineage of Raku ware makers based in Kyoto, Japan. Rooted in Kyoto’s ceramic tradition, the kiln specializes in Raku tea wares, including tea bowls, incense containers (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekōgō\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), and sculptural pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe current third-generation Yoshimura Rakunyu, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShigeo Yoshimura\u003c\/span\u003e, succeeded to the Rakunyu name in 2004. His work continues the expressive qualities of traditional Raku—hand-formed shapes, richly varied surfaces, and the distinctive effects produced through firing—while bringing an individual, often playful sensibility to classical tea utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe kiln is particularly known for its red and black Raku wares and for pieces that balance the spontaneity of Raku with the long-established aesthetics of Kyoto tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimura Rakunyu 吉村楽入","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318500864189,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3540.jpg?v=1787581343","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-raku-kogo-%e9%a6%99%e5%90%88-fiery-horse","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}