{"product_id":"three-ginkgo-leaves-futaoki-hounsai-konomi-style-copper-with-gold-flecks","title":"Three Ginkgo Leaves Futaoki – Urasenke Hounsai Konomi | Copper with Gold Flecks","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis elegant Three Ginkgo Leaves (Sanmai Icho \/ 三枚銀杏) futaoki is made in the style favored by Hounsai (鵬雲斎), the 15th-generation Grand Master of the Urasenke tradition of Chanoyu.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design features three overlapping ginkgo leaves, gracefully arranged to form a sculptural lid rest. The ginkgo (\u003cem\u003eicho\u003c\/em\u003e) is a familiar motif in Japanese decorative arts, admired for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and beautiful seasonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrafted from copper, the surface is accented with delicate gold flecks (金チラシ), adding subtle brilliance and depth while preserving the refined character of the metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn Chanoyu, a \u003cem\u003efutaoki\u003c\/em\u003e is used as a rest for the lid of the \u003cem\u003ekama\u003c\/em\u003e (iron kettle) and for the \u003cem\u003ehishaku\u003c\/em\u003e (bamboo ladle). The combination of its elegant three-leaf form and understated gold detailing gives this piece a dignified presence alongside the \u003cem\u003efuro\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ero\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis piece is an utsushi (写し), meaning it was made in the style of a design favored by Hounsai rather than being presented as an original piece personally made by him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hounsai Konomi Utsushi (鵬雲斎好み写)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Futaoki (Lid Rest)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanmai Icho (三枚銀杏 \/ Three Ginkgo Leaves)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Fleck Accents (金チラシ)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Tea Ceremony \/ Chanoyu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takaoka Copperware, Toyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46769978966212,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/S__63946778_0.jpg?v=1789972761","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/three-ginkgo-leaves-futaoki-hounsai-konomi-style-copper-with-gold-flecks","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}