{"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":"Paire de tasses 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 - Finition Yōhen, taille diamant - 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 taille diamant Yōhen - Mori Iroku IV - 320 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFacettée comme une pierre taillée, cette kyusu se place un cran au-dessus du travail habituel de Mori Iroku, et la raison en est sa finition yōhen. Le yōhen, littéralement « changement de four », est la variation imprévisible de couleur et de surface qui se produit quand la flamme, la chaleur et l'atmosphère réagissent avec l'argile et ses minéraux pendant la cuisson, un effet que le potier guide sans jamais le contrôler. Ici, il fait jaillir de l'argile ferrugineuse des éclats rouge profond et orangés ; la couleur et le motif sont écrits par le four et jamais exactement répétés.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa taille diamant n'est ni moulée ni estampée. Chaque facette est taillée à la main dans l'argile avec une lame, une seule kyusu demandant jusqu'à une demi-journée de décor, une technique que le four Iroku affine depuis quatre générations. Elle enveloppe ici le corps, le couvercle, le bec et l'anse, si bien que toute la théière accroche et brise la lumière.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSous l'art, c'est un véritable outil à thé. Tournée dans l'argile Banko shidei riche en fer et munie d'un fin filtre intégré, la kyusu verse net par son bec effilé, et l'anse latérale tombe naturellement dans la main pour un versement fluide d'une seule main. L'argile shidei est réputée adoucir l'astringence du thé vert, pour une tasse plus ronde et plus douce de sencha et de gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÀ propos de l'artiste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMori Iroku IV (né en 1963) est le chef de quatrième génération d'Iroku Tōen, un four Banko fondé en 1880 à Yokkaichi, préfecture de Mie, cœur historique du Banko-Yaki. Il a appris de son père, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014), les techniques familiales de taille à la main, dont la taille diamant caractéristique et le motif Matsukawa en écorce de pin. Il est reconnu artisan traditionnel, certifié par le ministère japonais de l'Économie, du Commerce et de l'Industrie. 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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":"Paire de tasses 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":"Paire de tasses Yunomi - Mori Iroku IV - Banko-Yaki taillée main, finition Yōhen - 80 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUne paire de tasses taillées à la main par Mori Iroku IV, maître de quatrième génération du four Iroku, finies dans une cuisson yōhen dont le motif ne pourra jamais être répété.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYōhen signifie « changement de four ». C'est une variation naturelle de couleur et de surface qui se produit quand la flamme, la chaleur et l'atmosphère réagissent avec le fer de l'argile pendant la cuisson. Le potier peut la guider, pas la commander. Ce qui sort du four se décide dans le feu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSur ces deux tasses, elle parcourt toute la gamme : cuivre profond et rouille, acier froid et ardoise, traînées de gris fumée, et, semé sur la surface, un fin mouchetis de bleu pâle et de turquoise là où le feu a saisi l'argile à sa manière. Tournez-les dans la lumière et la couleur bouge. C'est la finition yōhen de Mori Iroku, un cran au-dessus de son travail courant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa surface est taillée entièrement à la main, une coupe après l'autre, jusqu'à ce que chaque tasse soit enveloppée du pied au bord dans la taille diamant caractéristique d'Iroku. Chaque facette est à un angle légèrement différent, et saisit donc la couleur du four à un ton légèrement différent. La taille donne au feu cent surfaces où jouer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSous l'art, ce sont des outils à thé honnêtes et quotidiens. Tournées dans l'argile Banko ferrugineuse, les parois à facettes offrent une prise sûre, et le bord légèrement évasé repose net sur la lèvre. L'argile Banko est réputée adoucir l'astringence du thé vert et donner une tasse plus ronde et plus douce de sencha, de hojicha ou de genmaicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÀ propos de l'artiste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMori Iroku IV (né en 1963) est le chef de quatrième génération d'Iroku Tōen, un four Banko fondé en 1880 à Yokkaichi, préfecture de Mie, cœur historique du Banko-Yaki. Il a appris de son père, Mori Iroku III (1936-2014), les techniques familiales de taille à la main, dont la taille diamant caractéristique et le motif Matsukawa en écorce de pin. Il est reconnu artisan traditionnel, certifié par le ministère japonais de l'Économie, du Commerce et de l'Industrie. Chaque pièce est taillée entièrement à la main, dans un savoir-faire que le nom Iroku porte depuis plus de 140 ans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDétails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eArtiste : Mori Iroku IV (quatrième génération)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigine : Yokkaichi, préfecture de Mie, Japon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCéramique : Banko-Yaki, argile riche en fer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinition : yōhen, couleur de cuisson naturelle et unique, jamais répétée\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique : taille diamant caractéristique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eForme : yunomi (tasse à thé japonaise), paire assortie\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMarque : cachet de l'artiste sous le pied\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eContenance : 80 ml chacune\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEntretien : lavage à la main uniquement\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":"Paire de tasses Yunomi - Mori Iroku IV - Banko-Yaki taillée main, finition 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\/fr\/collections\/mori-iroku-iv.oembed","provider":"Artisanal Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}