{"product_id":"tokoname-yaki-seaweed-fired-mogake-shiboridashi-by-tanikawa-jin-160ml","title":"Tokoname-Yaki Shiboridashi Teapot, Seaweed-Fired \"Mogake\" - Tanikawa Jin – 160ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis shiboridashi is a hand-crafted tea vessel by Tanikawa Jin, a ceramic artist working in Tokoname, one of Japan’s most respected tea-ceramics regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed from natural clay and finished with a mogake firing, the surface carries soft blue-grey tones and organic markings created as seaweed burns away during firing. No two pieces develop the same pattern, each shiboridashi reveals its character through subtle variations in color, texture, and mineral depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide, low profile and precise spout are designed specifically for gyokuro and high-grade sencha, allowing gentle extraction, controlled pouring, and excellent leaf separation without the need for a strainer. The clay’s natural responsiveness enhances aroma and mouthfeel over time, making this a vessel meant to be used, not displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet, restrained, and deeply functional, this piece reflects Tanikawa Jin’s philosophy of letting material, form, and firing speak for themselves. It is an object that grows more rewarding with continued use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMogake Surface Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece features mogake-style markings, a traditional Tokoname technique created by wrapping natural seaweed around the clay before firing. During firing, minerals from the seaweed interact with the clay surface, leaving behind organic, branching lines and soft tonal variation once the seaweed burns away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the process relies on natural materials and kiln conditions, each mogake piece is inherently unique. The pattern is not painted or carved, but revealed through firing, giving the vessel a natural, unrepeatable surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay retains a calm, tactile finish with earthy tones that will continue to develop subtle depth through regular use. This teapot comes with its original signed wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Tanikawa Jin\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 160 ml\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Shiboridashi (handleless teaware for fine teas)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Clay\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Mogake (seaweed-fired surface pattern)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: 1x Shiboridashi teapot, original signed wooden box with documents\u003cbr\u003eUse: Gyokuro, sencha, and other high-grade Japanese teas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44788975140979,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/Tokoname-YakiShiboridashiTeapot_Seaweed-Fired_Mogake_-TanikawaJin_160ml-YakiShiboridashiTeapot_Seaweed-Fired_Mogake_-TanikawaJin_160ml_5.png?v=1776989952","url":"https:\/\/artisanaljapan.com\/products\/tokoname-yaki-seaweed-fired-mogake-shiboridashi-by-tanikawa-jin-160ml","provider":"Artisanal Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}