{"title":"Houhin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe houhin is a small, handle-less Japanese teapot for fine shaded teas like gyokuro and top sencha, brewed at low temperatures and poured by hand. Browse our handmade houhin.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-houhin-teapot-konishi-tozo-hidasuki-bizen-yaki-bizen-ware-teapot-250ml","title":"Bizen-Yaki Dragon Carved Hidasuki Houhin - Konishi Tozo - 250ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eThis sculptural Japanese houhin teapot is a one-of-a-kind work by Konishi Tozo, one of the most respected contemporary artists working in the Bizen tradition. Each of his pieces is conceived as an individual work of art rather than a repeated form, shaped and fired as a singular expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThis piece was fired using the hidasuki technique, a classic Bizen method in which rice straw is wrapped around the vessel before being placed in a traditional wood kiln. During firing, the straw burns away and reacts with the clay, producing natural reddish-orange markings against the pale, earthy surface. These patterns are created entirely by flame, ash, and kiln placement, and can never be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eThis Japanese teapot features a richly modeled body with raised relief carving, a finely sculpted dragon lid finial, and a tripod-footed base that gives the piece both presence and stability. The surface invites close inspection, textured, uneven, and alive with detail while remaining fully functional and intended for tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eUnglazed and wood-fired for two weeks using traditional yakishime methods, the clay retains its natural character. With use, the surface will gradually deepen and develop a patina, recording time, handling, and tea in a way unique to Bizen ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eA houhin is traditionally used for brewing high-grade Japanese green teas such as gyokuro and kabusecha, allowing careful control of temperature and flow. Houhins also work well with Chinese oolongs. This piece balances sculptural presence with thoughtful functionality, making it suitable for both dedicated tea practice and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eA true one-of-one functional artwork, made to be used slowly, lived with, and appreciated over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eThe teapot comes with its original signed wooden box and documentation, confirming authorship and origin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eOrigin: Bizen, Okayama, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eArtist: Konishi Tozo\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eCapacity: 250 ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eStyle: Hidasuki\u003cbr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eMaterial: Natural Bizen clay, unglazed\u003cbr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eTechnique: Traditional wood kiln (yakishime)\u003cbr data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eForm: Sculptural houhin with carved dragon lid and raised relief\u003cbr data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eIncludes: Signed wooden box and documents\u003cbr data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eUse: Gyokuro, sencha, fine Japanese green teas, Chinese oolongs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44560804348019,"sku":null,"price":1160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/HouhinTeapot_HidasukiBizen-Yaki_BizenWare-KonishiTozo_f41bb58c-39a3-49c4-a434-980a5648cbbc.png?v=1777405149"},{"product_id":"ouhin-teapot-with-double-dragon-lid-bizen-ware-teapot-konishi-toko-220ml","title":"Houhin Teapot with Double Dragon Lid, Bizen-Yaki - Konishi Toko - 220ml","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis exceptional Japanese houhin teapot was produced by the Konishi Toko kiln, a family kiln associated with the lineage of Konishi Tozo in Bizen, Japan. It represents the kiln’s highest level of expressive work, combining sculptural ambition with the raw, fire-driven character that defines serious Bizen ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"313\"\u003eThe form is powerful and grounded, with a wide, low body and a confident, asymmetrical profile. The lid is crowned with an intricately sculpted dragon motif, rendered with depth and movement with its coiled body, textured scales, and expressive heads emerging organically from the clay. Rather than appearing ornamental, the dragon feels integrated into the structure of the vessel itself, as if shaped by the same forces that formed the teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eThe surface displays rich natural firing effects characteristic of Bizen: layered earth tones, ash deposits, and darkened areas formed entirely through kiln atmosphere and placement. No glaze is used. The color and texture are the result of prolonged firing and interaction with flame, ash, and clay, giving the piece a quiet complexity that reveals more with time and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003eDespite its sculptural presence, the teapot remains functional, designed for thoughtful brewing and pouring. It stands comfortably at the intersection of utility and art, equally suited to daily tea practice or as a focal piece in a serious ceramic collection.\u003cstrong data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eCapacity: 220 ml\u003cbr data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003eOrigin: Bizen, Japan\u003cbr data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003eKiln: Konishi Toko (Konishi Tozo family kiln)\u003cbr data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003eMaterials: Bizen clay\u003cbr data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eTechnique: Unglazed, yakishime (natural ash and flame effects from wood firing)\u003cbr data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eDesign: Sculptural dragon lid\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702526079091,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/HouhinTeapotwithDoubleDragonLid_BizenWareTeapot-KonishiToko-220ml_3.png?v=1783844098"},{"product_id":"houhin-teapot-set-with-yuzamashi-and-6-pc-yunomi-teacups-bizen-ware-konishi-toko","title":"Houhin Teapot Set with Yuzamashi and 6-Pc Yunomi Teacups - Bizen-Yaki - Konishi Toko","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eThis is an exceptional Bizen-yaki houhin tea set produced by the Konishi Tōko Kiln, a respected kiln lineage closely connected to the master Konishi Tozo in Bizen, Japan. The set embodies the depth, symbolism, and quiet authority that define serious Bizen ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eAt its center is a houhin teapot crowned with a sculptural dragon lid. The dragon emerges organically from the clay, its expression alert, its form integrated into the lid rather than applied as decoration. Flowing wave motifs surround the dragon and continue across the body of the houhin and accompanying vessels, evoking movement, protection, and vitality, classical symbols in Japanese art rendered here through raw clay, ash, and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eThe surfaces display rich natural yakishime firing effects, with layered tones of charcoal gray, ash white, and warm earth hues. These variations are the result of long, high-temperature wood firing, where ash settles naturally and flame interacts unpredictably with the clay. No two pieces are identical, and each surface rewards close inspection.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eBizen ware is fired without glaze, relying entirely on clay, ash, and flame, making each piece an unrepeatable record of its firing. Complete houhin sets of this scale and sculptural complexity, particularly those featuring a fully realized dragon motif and matching yuzamashi, are highly prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1684\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is both a functional tea set and a collectible work of ceramic art, suitable for serious tea practice, display, and long-term appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eSet Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eOne Bizen-yaki houhin teapot with integrated ceramic filter\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eOne matching yuzamashi (water-cooling vessel)\u003cbr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eSix matching yunomi teacups\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eOriginal signed wooden box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2113\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCapacity: 220 ml (teapot), 60 ml (teacups)\u003cbr data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eOrigin: Bizen, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eKiln: Konishi Toko (Konishi Tozo family kiln)\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eMaterials: Bizen clay\u003cbr data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eTechnique: Unglazed, natural ash and flame effects from wood firing\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eDesign: Sculptural dragon lid\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702656856179,"sku":null,"price":860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/HouhinTeapotSetwithYuzamashiand6-PcYunomiTeacups-BizenWare-KonishiToko_4_21f2e318-50b3-4a33-b3cb-c076f22511c1.png?v=1777403806"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisanaljapan.com\/collections\/houhin.oembed","provider":"Artisanal Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}