{"product_id":"japanese-shigaraki-ishime-bowl","title":"Japanese Shigaraki Ishime Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeet the Japanese Shigaraki Ishime Bowl,\u003c\/span\u003e hand-crafted in Shigaraki, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRooted in a ceramic tradition dating back to the 12th century, Shigaraki ware is known for its raw, expressive character shaped by earth and fire. The local clay, rich in feldspar, produces a naturally coarse surface where small inclusions emerge through firing, creating a textured, stone-like quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bowl carries an \u003ci\u003eishime\u003c\/i\u003e (stone-textured) surface, with natural speckling and a softly irregular rim. During high-temperature firing, the glaze moves and settles across the form, revealing quiet tonal variations, with a deeper green gently pooling at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather than pursuing uniformity, Shigaraki ware embraces irregularity—subtle warping, variations in glaze, and the visible trace of the kiln. Each piece is shaped not only by the maker’s hand, but also by the unpredictable interaction of clay, ash, and flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWell suited for small servings, side dishes, or tea accompaniments, the bowl brings a calm, grounded presence to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox. W 6.1\" x D 5.9\" x H 1.6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlazed ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-safe. Lead-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hechi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46610468896957,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_1872.jpg?v=1775573003","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-shigaraki-ishime-bowl","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}