{"title":"Genji Shimizu (Hokujo) | Tokoname Potter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenji Shimizu (清水 源二) — Hokujo (北條)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1945, Genji Shimizu is a distinguished Tokoname kyusu maker working under the pottery name Hokujo. He is recognized by the Tokoname-yaki Cooperative as a traditional craftsperson specializing in teapots and tea vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTokoname City Intangible Cultural Property\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, Tokoname City designated Shimizu a holder of an Intangible Cultural Property for his hand-thrown teapot-making technique. His work expresses the region's distinctive craft values: well-balanced proportions, a comfortable grip, and the technical precision required for a graceful pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTea Ware and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShimizu's tea vessels continue Tokoname's rich heritage of teapot making, uniting understated forms with the close attention to function that characterizes exceptional Japanese tea ware.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-tokoname-teapot-by-shimizu-hokujo","title":"Handmade Tokoname Teapot by Shimizu Hokujo 清水 北條","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShimizu Hokujo 清水 北\u003cem\u003e條\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*1976 Accepted for Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition for the first time.\u003cbr\u003e* 2007~ to date Act as a part-time lecturer of pottery-making practical skills at Aichi University of the Arts.\u003cbr\u003e* 2008 Accepted as a full member of Japan Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Association.\u003cbr\u003e* 2013 Designated as the holder of Intangible Cultural Properties in Tokoname.\u003cbr\u003e* 2013~ to date Act as the lecturer in Tokoname Ceramics Lab, Tokoname Tounomori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite craftsmanship of renowned Tokoname potter Shimizu Hokujou with this beautifully handcrafted teapot. This piece showcases traditional Japanese tea culture, meticulously created using the unique \"seaweed firing\" technique. The teapot is enveloped in seaweed during the firing process, imparting distinctive textures and subtle, natural patterns that enhance its aesthetic and functional qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e220cc \/ 7.4fl oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePottery\/Tokoname Ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher \/NO, Microwave Oven \/NO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note as each piece is handmade, slight variation in shape and glazing may occur..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamakiikai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50296006279457,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/6884\/3193\/files\/DSC06381.jpg?v=1726230817"}],"url":"https:\/\/greatzakka.com\/en-ca\/collections\/genji-shimizu-hokujo-tokoname-potter.oembed","provider":"Great Zakka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}