{"product_id":"japanese-shigaraki-koshiabura-コシアブラ-flower-bowl","title":"Japanese Shigaraki Koshiabura (コシアブラ) Flower Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA sculptural Shigaraki bowl inspired by the flower known in Japan as\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ekoshiabura (コシアブラ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003ea native deciduous tree whose young leaves are traditionally gathered as a spring mountain vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe bowl is formed with gently overlapping, petal-like sections that rise and fall around the rim, giving the vessel an organic silhouette that shifts depending on the angle from which it is viewed. The softly rounded body rests on a small foot, balancing the expressive floral form with a quiet sense of weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShigaraki, Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e, one of Japan’s historic pottery centers and Six Ancient Kilns, the piece carries the earthy character for which Shigaraki ware is known. The region’s clay is traditionally prized for its coarse texture, resilience, and the nuanced surfaces that emerge through firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHere, a deep charcoal-black surface draws attention to the bowl’s sculptural contours. Subtle variations in tone and texture remain visible across the clay, while the irregular rim preserves a sense of movement—as though the flower has just begun to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBoth functional and sculptural, the bowl can be used for serving small dishes or simply appreciated as an object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀ \u003c\/span\u003e4.5 x H 2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFood-safe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHand-crafted in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hechi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302796177597,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3808_75052e13-447e-4682-9c77-4de9632e622b.jpg?v=1787332793","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-shigaraki-koshiabura-%e3%82%b3%e3%82%b7%e3%82%a2%e3%83%96%e3%83%a9-flower-bowl","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}