{"title":"Mori Iroku IV","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMori Iroku IV is a Banko-yaki ceramic artisan from Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, and the fourth generation to bear the Iroku name. Born in 1963, he works within a distinguished family lineage known for teapot making and for one of Banko-yaki’s most recognizable decorative traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe is especially known for the signature \u003cb\u003ediamond-cut\u003c\/b\u003e surface style associated with the Iroku lineage. This finely carved faceted pattern catches and reflects light across the clay, giving his teaware a sharp, refined presence while preserving a strong sense of material warmth. The diamond-cut finish is an original Iroku-gama technique, and the more intricate versions can require extraordinary handwork on a single teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRooted in tradition yet unmistakably individual, Mori Iroku IV’s work brings together precision, functionality, and artistic character. His teaware carries forward a family style that has been refined across generations, while remaining deeply suited to everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe is recognized as a \u003cb\u003eTraditional Craftsman\u003c\/b\u003e, and is widely regarded as one of the representative makers of Yokkaichi Banko ware.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yunomi-teacup-handmade-banko-yaki-pair-mori-iroku-iv-80ml","title":"Pareja de tazas Yunomi Banko-Yaki - Mori Iroku IV - 80 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a matched pair of Banko-yaki yunomi teacups by Mori Iroku IV, featuring his unmistakable diamond-cut surface, a technique that has become his signature within contemporary Banko ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup is hand-carved after throwing, creating a precise, faceted geometry that subtly catches light and shadow. The surface feels architectural yet restrained, tactile without excess. Unlike decorative carving, the diamond cut is disciplined and functional, improving grip while maintaining a calm, modern presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFired using traditional Banko methods, the clay develops a deep, muted tone with natural variation across the facets. No glaze is used, the character comes entirely from clay, form, and firing. The interiors are smooth and refined, making them especially well-suited for daily tea drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 80ml, these yunomi are ideal for sencha, gyokuro, or high-quality black tea in small pours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiln: Banko-yaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Mori Iroku IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: approx. 80ml each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: 1 matching pair (2 cups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Unglazed, hand-carved diamond-cut texture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44781136838771,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/JapaneseYunomiTeaCups_MoriIrokuIV_Banko-yakiTeacupPair_80ml.png?v=1776147673"},{"product_id":"japanese-banko-yaki-kyusu-teapot-mori-iroku-iv-320ml","title":"Kyusu Banko-Yaki - Mori Iroku IV - 320 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade Japanese kyusu teapot by Mori Iroku features a carefully worked, faceted surface that gives the form quiet depth and tactile presence. The rounded body is balanced by a cleanly pulled spout and a comfortable side handle, creating a teapot that feels intentional from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the Banko-yaki tradition in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, the teapot reflects Mori Iroku’s focus on form, surface discipline, and usability. The fitted lid sits cleanly, the spout is shaped for controlled pouring, and the overall proportions are well suited for everyday preparation of Japanese green teas. It is a restrained, tool-first piece—quietly expressive, functional, and made to be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrigin: \u003cspan\u003eYokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist: \u003cspan\u003eMori Iroku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: \u003cspan\u003e320ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Round body\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan\u003eBanko-Yaki Purple Shidei Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: \u003cspan\u003eDistinctive surface pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: 1x Kyusu teapot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44788977795187,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/Banko-YakiKyusuTeapot-MoriIrokuIV-320ml_2.png?v=1776900218"},{"product_id":"banko-yaki-kyusu-teapot-mori-iroku-iv-yohen-finish-diamond-cut-320ml","title":"Kyusu Banko-Yaki - Mori Iroku IV - Acabado Yōhen, talla de diamante - 320 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe yohen is the whole story here. Yohen, literally \"kiln change,\" is a natural color shift that only happens inside the firing, when flame, heat, and atmosphere react with the iron-rich clay and its minerals. The potter can guide it, but never command it, which is exactly why it is so prized: every yohen pot comes out one of a kind, and no two surface patterns can ever be repeated. On this kyusu it runs the body from deep red to a warm bronze with a dark smoky mix, a finish written entirely by the fire.\u003cbr\u003eThat rare finish sits on top of Mori Iroku's signature diamond cut. Where he normally fires this form in his everyday clay, this one is elevated into yohen, a harder-to-find, collector-grade version of the very technique that made the Iroku name. The diamond cut is carved, each facet is cut into the clay one at a time with a blade, a single kyusu taking up to half a day to decorate, and here the faceting wraps the body, lid, spout, and side handle so every plane catches the kiln color differently as the pot turns in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the artistry it is a serious tea tool. Thrown from iron-rich purple shidei clay and fitted with a fine built-in strainer, the kyusu pours cleanly from its tapered spout, while the side handle settles naturally into the hand for smooth, one-handed pouring. Shidei clay is prized for gently rounding off the astringency of green tea, coaxing a sweeter, fuller cup from sencha and gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine yohen piece from a recognized master is the kind of teapot made to be poured from daily and admired between cups, a centerpiece for the tea table and a showcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist. This kyusu is the work of Mori Iroku IV (born 1963), the fourth-generation head of Iroku Toen, a Banko-ware kiln founded in 1880 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, the historic heart of Banko-yaki. He learned the family's hand-cutting techniques, including the signature diamond cut and the Matsukawa pine-bark pattern, from his father, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014). Each pot is cut entirely by hand, carrying on a craft the Iroku name has held for more than 140 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourth-generation head of Iroku Toen, a Banko kiln founded in 1880 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eRecognized as a Traditional Craftsman, certified by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003eTrained under his father, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014), inheriting the family's hand-cut diamond and Matsukawa pine-bark techniques\u003cbr\u003eContinues a Banko kyusu lineage of more than 140 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Mori Iroku IV (fourth generation)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003eWare: Banko-yaki (iron-rich shidei clay, rare yohen kiln finish)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Yohen (\"kiln change\"), a natural, one-of-a-kind color shift fired into the clay; red, bronze, and gunmetal tones, never repeated\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Hand-cut diamond (daiya) faceting, the Iroku signature\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 320ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150135976051,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/irokuyohen3copy.png?v=1783642117"},{"product_id":"banko-yaki-diamond-cut-yohen-kyusu-teapot-mori-iroku-iv-320ml","title":"Kyusu Banko-Yaki talla de diamante Yōhen - Mori Iroku IV - 320 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFacetado como una piedra tallada, este kyusu se sitúa un escalón por encima del trabajo habitual de Mori Iroku, y el motivo es su acabado yōhen. El yōhen, literalmente «cambio de horno», es la variación imprevisible de color y superficie que se produce cuando la llama, el calor y la atmósfera reaccionan con la arcilla y sus minerales durante la cocción, un efecto que el ceramista guía sin controlarlo nunca. Aquí hace surgir de la arcilla ferruginosa destellos rojo profundo y naranja; el color y el motivo los escribe el horno y nunca se repiten exactamente.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa talla de diamante no está estampada ni prensada. Cada faceta se talla a mano en la arcilla con una hoja, y un solo kyusu requiere hasta media jornada de decoración, una técnica que el horno Iroku perfecciona desde hace cuatro generaciones. Aquí envuelve el cuerpo, la tapa, el pico y el asa, de modo que toda la tetera capta y quiebra la luz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBajo el arte, es un verdadero utensilio de té. Torneado en la arcilla Banko shidei rica en hierro y provisto de un fino filtro integrado, el kyusu vierte limpio por el pico afilado, y el asa lateral cae de forma natural en la mano para un vertido fluido con una mano. La arcilla shidei se aprecia porque suaviza la astringencia del té verde, para una taza más redonda y dulce de sencha y gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl artista\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMori Iroku IV (nacido en 1963) es el jefe de cuarta generación de Iroku Tōen, un horno Banko fundado en 1880 en Yokkaichi, prefectura de Mie, corazón histórico del Banko-Yaki. Aprendió de su padre, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014), las técnicas familiares de talla a mano, entre ellas la característica talla de diamante y el motivo Matsukawa de corteza de pino. Es artesano tradicional reconocido, certificado por el Ministerio de Economía, Comercio e Industria de Japón. 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Yohen,  is the unpredictable shift in color and surface that happens when flame, heat, and atmosphere react with the clay and its minerals during firing, an effect the potter guides but can never fully control. Here it transforms the iron-rich clay into a deep multi colored sheen, the color and patterns can never be exactly repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the artistry it is a serious tea tool. Thrown from iron-rich Banko shidei clay and fitted with a fine built-in strainer, the kyusu pours cleanly from its tapered spout, while the side handle sits naturally in the hand for smooth, controlled one-handed pouring. The shidei clay is prized for gently softening the astringency of green tea, drawing out a rounder, sweeter cup from sencha and gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: \u003cbr\u003eThis kyusu is the work of Mori Iroku IV (born 1963), the fourth-generation head of Iroku Toen, a Banko-ware kiln founded in 1880 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, the historic heart of Banko-yaki. He learned the family's hand-cutting techniques, including the signature diamond cut from his father, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014). Each pot is cut entirely by hand, carrying on a craft the Iroku name has held for more than 140 years.\u003cbr\u003eRecognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Mori Iroku IV:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourth-generation head of Iroku Toen, a Banko kiln founded in 1880 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eRecognized as a Traditional Craftsman, certified by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003eTrained under his father, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014), inheriting the family's hand-cut diamond and Matsukawa pine-bark techniques.\u003cbr\u003eContinues a Banko kyusu lineage of more than 140 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Mori Iroku IV \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003eWare: Banko-yaki (iron-rich shidei clay, yohen finish)\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Hand-cut diamond (daiya) faceting, the Iroku signature, with a special yohen fired finish\u003cbr\u003eForm: Kyusu (side-handle teapot) with built-in ceramic strainer\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 340ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45206518595699,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/irokuyohen1.png?v=1783641914"},{"product_id":"japanese-tea-cup-set-by-mori-iroku-iv-yohen-finish-banko-yaki-yunomi-pair","title":"Pareja de tazas Yunomi Yōhen Banko-Yaki - Mori Iroku IV - 200 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this pair apart is the yohen. Literally \"kiln change,\" yohen is a natural shift in color and surface that happens when flame, heat, and atmosphere react with the iron in the clay during firing, an effect the potter guides but can never fully command. Here it washes each cup in deep reds, slate blues, warm bronze, and flashes of gold, like oil on water. No two are alike, and these two will never be repeated. This is Mori Iroku's IV special yohen finish, a clear step above his everyday work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is carved entirely by hand, one cut at a time, until the whole cup is wrapped in his signature \"Diamond cut\". Where the carving meets the yohen firing, each facet catches the light at a slightly different tone, so the color seems to move as you turn it in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the artistry they are honest, everyday tea tools. Thrown from iron-rich Banko clay, the faceted walls give the hand a secure, tactile grip, and the gently flared rim sits cleanly on the lip. The unglazed iron clay is prized for softening the astringency of green tea, drawing a rounder, sweeter cup from sencha, hojicha, or genmaicha. Sized for tea, they also make a quiet pair of cups for sake or a slow evening pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set made to be used daily and admired often, a small showcase of one of Banko ware's most demanding finishes, and a gift that arrives looking like a museum piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the artist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups are the work of Mori Iroku IV (born 1963), the fourth-generation head of Iroku Toen, a Banko-ware kiln founded in 1880 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, the historic heart of Banko-yaki. He learned the family's hand-carving and finishing techniques, including the signature diamond cut and the Matsukawa pine-bark pattern, from his father, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014). Each piece is carved entirely by hand, carrying on a craft the Iroku name has held for more than 140 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourth-generation head of Iroku Toen, a Banko kiln founded in 1880 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eRecognized as a Traditional Craftsman, certified by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003eTrained under his father, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014), inheriting the family's hand-cut and carved finishing techniques\u003cbr\u003eContinues a Banko pottery lineage of more than 140 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Mori Iroku IV (fourth generation)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003eWare: Banko-yaki (iron-rich clay, yohen kiln finish)\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Signature Diamond cut with a one-of-a-kind yohen fired finish\u003cbr\u003eForm: Yunomi (Japanese teacup), matched set of 2\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 200ml each\u003cbr\u003eCare: hand-wash with water only, no soap, and air-dry to protect the clay and the yohen surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45259358535795,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/Yohen_Yunomi_larger_844a2722-202d-4fd9-b00e-4170bc777bb6.jpg?v=1784323747"},{"product_id":"japanese-yunomi-teacup-pair-mori-iroku-iv-hand-carved-banko-yaki-with-yohen-finish-80ml","title":"Pareja de tazas Yunomi - Mori Iroku IV - Banko-Yaki tallado a mano, acabado Yōhen - 80 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna pareja de tazas talladas a mano por Mori Iroku IV, maestro de cuarta generación del horno Iroku, acabadas con una cocción yōhen cuyo motivo nunca podrá repetirse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYōhen significa «cambio de horno». Es una variación natural de color y superficie que se produce cuando la llama, el calor y la atmósfera reaccionan con el hierro de la arcilla durante la cocción. El ceramista puede guiarla, no dirigirla. Lo que sale del horno se decide en el fuego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEn estas dos tazas recorre toda la gama: cobre profundo y óxido, acero frío y pizarra, estelas de gris humo, y esparcido por la superficie un fino moteado de azul pálido y turquesa donde el fuego alcanzó la arcilla a su manera. Gírelas a la luz y el color se mueve. Es el acabado yōhen de Mori Iroku, un escalón por encima de su trabajo habitual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa superficie está tallada enteramente a mano, un corte tras otro, hasta que cada taza queda envuelta del pie al borde en la característica talla de diamante de Iroku. Cada faceta tiene un ángulo ligeramente distinto, y capta por tanto el color del horno con un tono ligeramente distinto. La talla da al fuego cien superficies sobre las que jugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBajo el arte, son honestos utensilios de té cotidianos. Torneadas en la arcilla Banko ferruginosa, las paredes facetadas ofrecen un agarre seguro, y el borde ligeramente abierto se apoya limpio en el labio. La arcilla Banko se aprecia porque suaviza la astringencia del té verde y da una taza más redonda y dulce de sencha, hojicha o genmaicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl artista\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMori Iroku IV (nacido en 1963) es el jefe de cuarta generación de Iroku Tōen, un horno Banko fundado en 1880 en Yokkaichi, prefectura de Mie, corazón histórico del Banko-Yaki. Aprendió de su padre, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014), las técnicas familiares de talla a mano, entre ellas la característica talla de diamante y el motivo Matsukawa de corteza de pino. Es artesano tradicional reconocido, certificado por el Ministerio de Economía, Comercio e Industria de Japón. Cada pieza está tallada enteramente a mano, en un saber que el nombre Iroku lleva desde hace más de 140 años.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetalles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eArtista: Mori Iroku IV (cuarta generación)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigen: Yokkaichi, prefectura de Mie, Japón\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCerámica: Banko-Yaki, arcilla rica en hierro\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAcabado: yōhen, color de cocción natural y único, nunca repetido\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTécnica: característica talla de diamante\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eForma: yunomi (taza de té japonesa), pareja a juego\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMarca: sello del artista bajo el pie\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCapacidad: 80 ml cada una\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCuidado: solo lavado a mano\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45259382685811,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/irokuyohebncups1.3.jpg?v=1784323987"},{"product_id":"japanese-yunomi-teacup-pair-mori-iroku-iv-hand-carved-banko-yaki-with-yohen-finish-80ml-1","title":"Pareja de tazas Yunomi - Mori Iroku IV - Banko-Yaki tallado a mano, acabado Yōhen - 80 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of hand-carved teacups by Mori Iroku IV, fourth-generation master of the Iroku kiln, finished in a yohen kiln fire in a pattern can never be repeated.\u003cbr\u003eYohen means \"kiln change.\" It is a natural shift in color and surface that happens when flame, heat, and atmosphere react with the iron in the clay during firing. The potter can guide it. He cannot command it. What comes out of the kiln is decided in the fire.\u003cbr\u003eOn these two cups it runs the full range. Deep copper and rust, cool steel and slate, drifts of smoke grey, and scattered across the surface a fine speckling of pale blue and turquoise where the fire caught the clay in its own way. Turn them in the light and the color moves. Set them side by side and no two facets read the same. This is Mori Iroku's yohen finish, a clear step above his everyday work.\u003cbr\u003eAnd the surface is carved entirely by hand. One cut at a time, until each cup is wrapped in Iroku's signature Diamond cut from foot to rim. This is where the two techniques do something neither could do alone: every facet sits at a slightly different angle, so every facet catches the kiln color at a slightly different tone. The carving gives the fire a hundred surfaces to play across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the artistry they are honest, everyday tea tools. Thrown from iron-rich Banko clay, the faceted walls give the hand a secure, tactile grip, and the gently flared rim sits cleanly at the lip. Iron-rich Banko clay is prized for softening the astringency of green tea, drawing a rounder, sweeter cup from sencha, hojicha, or genmaicha. Sized for tea, they also make a quiet pair for sake or a slow evening pour.\u003cbr\u003eA set made to be used daily and admired often, and a gift that arrives looking like a museum piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMori Iroku IV (born 1963) is the fourth-generation head of Iroku Toen, a Banko-ware kiln founded in 1880 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, the historic heart of Banko-yaki. He learned the family's hand-carving and finishing techniques, including the signature diamond cut and the Matsukawa pine-bark pattern, from his father, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014). He is recognized as a Traditional Craftsman, certified by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Each piece is carved entirely by hand, carrying on a craft the Iroku name has held for more than 140 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Mori Iroku IV (fourth generation)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003eWare: Banko-yaki, iron-rich clay\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Yohen (\"kiln change\"), a natural, one-of-a-kind fired color; never repeated\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Signature \"diamong cut\" technique\u003cbr\u003eForm: Yunomi (Japanese teacup), matched set of 2\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Artist's stamp on the base\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 80ml each\u003cbr\u003eCare: Hand-wash only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45479665827955,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/irokuyohen2.4.jpg?v=1789177646"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisanaljapan.com\/es\/collections\/mori-iroku-iv.oembed","provider":"Artisanal Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}