{"title":"Eiraku Zengorō","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"red-gourd-sake-bottle-by-eiraku-zengoro-xvi-sokuzan-one-of-the-senke-jisshoku","title":"Red Gourd Sake Bottle by Eiraku Zengorō XVI (Sokuzan) One of the Senke Jisshoku","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eThis red gourd-shaped sake bottle was crafted by Eiraku Zengorō XVI (Sokuzan), a master potter of the Eiraku family, renowned as one of the Senke Jisshoku (Ten Artisans of the Senke schools)—the traditional artisans who support the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eThe gourd (hyōtan) motif has long been associated with auspiciousness, prosperity, and protection, making it a favored form for tea and sake vessels. The rich red glaze and well-balanced proportions reflect the refined sensibility and technical excellence characteristic of Eiraku ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eMeasuring approximately 15.2 cm in height, this vessel may also be appreciated and used as a hanaire (flower vase) in the context of chanoyu, reflecting the flexible and poetic use of utensils within the tea tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eThis piece is offered in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egood pre-owned condition\u003c\/span\u003e, showing visible signs of age and use, including surface staining consistent with time and careful handling. These traces do not detract from the vessel’s integrity; rather, they speak to its history and continued life within the tea world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eSuitable for appreciation as a tea-ceremony-related vessel or as a collectible example of Senke Jisshoku craftsmanship, this sake bottle embodies the quiet dignity, auspicious symbolism, and lineage of Japanese ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eiraku Zengorō XVI (Sokuzan)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45745566843076,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/7638901_191.webp?v=1770549632"}],"url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/collections\/eiraku-zengoro.oembed","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}