{"product_id":"bizen-ware-mimi-tsuki-hanaire-eared-flower-vase","title":"Shigaraki Ware Eared Flower Vase - Mimi-Tsuki Hanaire","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese Bizen ware \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emimi-tsuki hanaire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a flower vase with two small raised lugs or “ears” (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emimi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) applied to the shoulders. The form has a flared, trumpet-shaped mouth and a sturdy, columnar body with a raised lower ridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from dense, iron-rich stoneware clay and fired at high temperature without an applied glaze. The body has deep chocolate-brown and purple tones, with natural variations produced during wood firing. Olive-green ash deposits cover parts of the neck and shoulders, while small red-orange \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehidasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fire markings are visible around the rim and lower body. The flat, unglazed base bears an incised maker's mark and retains subtle wheel-cut tool marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEIGHT: 22CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER AT BODY: 8.5CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER AT EARS: 11CM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 5.5CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a vintage Japanese ceramic, this piece has lived a previous life and will show signs of age and use. Small marks, surface wear, firing variations and other irregularities are to be expected. These are part of the character of an old ceramic rather than defects. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58739652067712,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/MONOSHOPIFYPOTTERY-58_Large_27fcad34-4a22-45a1-ade9-1c497a63215b.jpg?v=1789654557","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/bizen-ware-mimi-tsuki-hanaire-eared-flower-vase","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}