{"product_id":"usuzumi-katakuchi-pitcher","title":"Usuzumi Katakuchi Pitcher","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am an Usuzumi Katakuchi Pitcher. I'm a winged whisperer of traditions, where the black night embraces the dawn, and each pour of sake takes flight with grace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece merges craftsmanship and soul. Hand-chiseled with care, its deep black urushi lacquer exterior, Mitani's signature black lacquer, whispers of Japanese tradition. Inside, the artisan's light \"Usuzumi\" strokes paint a canvas of serenity. The gentle curves, reminiscent of a bird's graceful form, nestle in the palm of your hands, while its beak is delicately poised to pour sake with reverence. This katakuchi becomes more than a mere vessel; it's a conduit for shared moments, and an homage to the beauty of Ryuji Mitani's decades of artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsuzumi Katakuchi Pitcher was curated by Stevenson Aung\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.5\" (w) x 5.0\" (l) x 1.8\" (h\u003c\/span\u003e) or 89mm (w) x 127mm (l) x 45mm (h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 oz or 52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003eJapanese Walnut Wood, Food-safe Lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach katakuchi is hand carved and will vary in shape slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Ryuji Mitani's abstract signature on the underside of the vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem is lacquered in Ryuji Mitani's signature usuzumi style of lacquer with faint hazy white strokes overlapping a black urushi base in the exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior is black and has tactile carved wood facets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hand carved spout pours with an elegant steady stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a cloth and dry well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is unique and will have variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ryuji Mitani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45475264758006,"sku":"RM-379 (6263)","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/files\/RyujiMitani_UsuzumiKatakuchi_Featured.jpg?v=1697143599","url":"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/usuzumi-katakuchi-pitcher","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}