{"product_id":"japanese-katakuchi-heart-shaped-bizen-yaki-water-cooler-240ml","title":"Japanese Katakuchi - Heart-shaped Bizen-yaki Water Cooler - 240ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handleless Bizen-yaki yuzamashi (water cooler, also called a katakuchi) features an unglazed stoneware shaped like a heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's perfect for adjusting the temperature of the water when brewing Japanese green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBizen-yaki (備前焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Bizen province, now part of Okayama prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Bizen since at least the 14th century.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFired at high temperature for a long time (as long as 14 days) in wood-burning kilns, Bizen ware is known for its earthen colours and lack of traditional glaze. Because of the clay’s high rate of shrinkage, it is unsuitable for glazing. Instead, the designs found on Bizen ware come from kiln effects and include traces of molten ash resembling glaze and markings resulting from wood-burning kiln firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e9.4cm (3.7in) - width\u003cbr\u003e\n5cm (2in) - height\u003cbr\u003e\n240ml - capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage item ships from Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------\u003cbr\u003e\nLike what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea and comment 'I love tea' on any photo for a chance to win free teaware!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548721831980,"sku":"Y20","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/il_fullxfull.2799228825_5m9v.jpg?v=1779036381","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-katakuchi-heart-shaped-bizen-yaki-water-cooler-240ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}