{"product_id":"shippo-karakane-futaoki-takaoka-bronze-ware-kanaya-sorin","title":"Silver-Plated Shippo Futaoki – Takaoka Copperware | Kanaya Sorin","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis elegant silver-plated Shippo futaoki was crafted by Kanaya Sorin (金谷宗林) in the tradition of Takaoka copperware (Takaoka Dōki), one of Japan’s renowned metalworking traditions.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design features the classic Shippo (七宝) motif, an interlocking circular pattern that has been used in Japanese decorative arts for centuries. The endlessly connected circles symbolize harmony, continuity, and enduring relationships, making Shippo an auspicious and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe surface is finished with silver plating (銀鍍金), giving the piece an elegant silvery appearance and a refined presence in the tea room. Combined with the precise metal craftsmanship for which Takaoka is known, this futaoki complements both formal and seasonal Chanoyu settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn the Japanese tea ceremony, a \u003cem\u003efutaoki\u003c\/em\u003e serves 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). Its sculptural Shippo form makes this piece both functional and visually distinctive among the utensils arranged beside the \u003cem\u003efuro\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ero\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA refined example of Japanese metal craftsmanship, suitable for Chanoyu practice as well as a collection of traditional Japanese tea utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kanaya Sorin (金谷宗林)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Futaoki (Lid Rest)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shippo (七宝 \/ Interlocking Circles)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-Plated (銀鍍金)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takaoka Copperware (Takaoka Dōki)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Tea Ceremony \/ Chanoyu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takaoka, Toyama, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanaya Sorin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46767787442372,"sku":null,"price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/2_820a3665-a022-4104-925d-e3f69e03da11.jpg?v=1789962445","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/shippo-karakane-futaoki-takaoka-bronze-ware-kanaya-sorin","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}