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We hope you will understand this as part of their individual character and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furutani pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45272435392598,"sku":"1","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9473\/4678\/files\/6c9a8888-ea46-458c-91be-08e74ee575df_1783038035962.jpg?v=1784054315"},{"product_id":"product-2","title":"Iron-Speckled Line-Carved Free Cup, Large — Shigaraki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis free cup is easy to hold with one hand, featuring a shape that widens at the top and narrows at the bottom.\u003cbr\u003eEach one is carefully carved. The soft white of the kohiki glaze subtly reveals the reddish tint of the clay. Perfect for tea, coffee, or sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs these are handmade, some items may have slight wobbles, distortions, small holes, unevenness, or indistinct maker's marks due to the manufacturing process. Additionally, since natural materials are used, some pieces may have small iron spots (black spots) in the clay, or glaze runs, pooling, and pinholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven when made using the same methods, no two pieces are exactly alike. We hope you understand and appreciate the unique character and charm of each item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furutani pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45272436375638,"sku":"2","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9473\/4678\/files\/4e2c56ad-e83d-44c0-9754-62f1950a97a2_1783038282915.jpg?v=1784054317"},{"product_id":"product-6","title":"Iron-Line Tumbler, Small — Shigaraki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis free cup has a wide top and narrow bottom, making it easy to hold with one hand. Its smaller size is perfect for serving guests. 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We hope you will appreciate the unique character and charm of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furutani pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45272441716822,"sku":"6","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9473\/4678\/files\/5f6197a8-db4f-4075-964e-67e1d2b205b9_1783039611929.jpg?v=1784054319"},{"product_id":"product-564","title":"Npenpe Cup, Deep Sea Blue — Mino","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmezawa Mana's Npenpe Cup is a ceramic cup where the tradition of Mino ware meets a contemporary eye. Working in Tajimi, Gifu, Umezawa draws on sea creatures and the shapes of nature, pursuing a texture you want to reach out and touch and a form all its own. 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The depth of flavour of an antique metal piece and the refined line of a straight form rising cleanly upward come into fine harmony.\u003cbr\u003eA goblet with a stem brings height to the table setting and creates a special space simply by being set down. The settled dark-toned glaze beautifully brings out the colour of red wine poured into it, of amber whisky, or of a craft beer. 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With an exquisite size and a form that settles into the hand, it serves for drinks such as tea, coffee or a whisky and hot water, of course, and equally as a soba choko, a soup cup or a dessert cup. A dependable piece whose turn comes round often, staying close to daily life without being limited to one use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Nokaze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46237156343894,"sku":"468","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9473\/4678\/files\/c6be25d7-ff38-4896-b4a1-b6c52a9a2c44_1788302052013.png?v=1789813075"},{"product_id":"product-716","title":"Woodgrain White Free Cup No.17 — Kasama","description":"\u003cp\u003eA free cup finished in white glaze. Glaze pools in the carved relief, creating depth and shading within the white. For tea, coffee, beer or chilled sake. Use it however you like, for anything. 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