{"product_id":"kato-mikiko_kuma-mug_white-lightblue","title":"Mug Bear White x Light Blue | Mikiko Kato","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Adorable Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bear has a vacant expression with its mouth open. Its seemingly communicative expression is so adorable that just looking at it makes you feel warm and fuzzy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02600_117a4584-df1b-4a2e-a4fb-1406dc15add5_480x480.jpg?v=1778235592\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクママグ白x水色\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssence of Antiquity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist loves the forms and decorated creatures of ancient Orient and the Jomon period, and is fascinated by their inscrutable expressions and unintended humor. You can feel an inexpressible charm, as if ancient and modern essences are blended together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC03427_965bb898-fef5-442b-94b8-bda946da3a7e_480x480.jpg?v=1778235592\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクママグ白x水色\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust Looking at it Makes You Happy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach strand of fur is hand-carved, giving it a very realistic feel. Ms. Kato says she loves observing the various movements and expressions of bears at bear ranches. This strong curiosity might be what gives rise to these ineffably charming expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02644_ca613b50-79cf-42d1-9316-43b37f863141_480x480.jpg?v=1778235592\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクママグ白x水色\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Moment of Respite that Brings a Smile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bear mug has such a strong presence that you'll want to keep it by your side forever. Its adorable expression gives you strength when you're tired and makes you even more cheerful when you're feeling good, an enigmatic charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02738_043173a4-d733-4ce1-a118-2771d133b22a_480x480.jpg?v=1778235594\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクママグ白x水色\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness\/pooling, stone bursts, slight wobbling, and subtle differences in patterns\/designs. Additionally, there may be variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, and iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. We cannot choose which item you receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping, and we will email you additional photos. Feel free to reach out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mikiko-kato\" title=\"加藤美紀子さんの作品一覧\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eView Mikiko Kato's Works\u003c\/a\u003e◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003ePottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: approx. 9cm (including handle: approx. 11.8cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 6.8cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 188g\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 200ml (to 80% full)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: Heating only\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: Not permitted\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not permitted\u003cbr\u003eDirect heat: Not permitted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMikiko KATO\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eGraduated from Aichi Prefectural Nagoya Advanced Technical Training School, Ceramics Course\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eWorking as a ceramist's assistant while creating works in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003eFall 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eOpened a studio in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care and Precautions from Mikiko Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 The item has been sealed, so it can be used as is.\u003cbr\u003e〇 Powder-glazed pottery consists of three layers: body, slip, and glaze, and is prone to chipping. Please be careful not to bump the rim when handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"Pottery\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e〇 Due to being handmade, each item will have individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Also, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be variations in color and shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 As each pattern is hand-painted, expressions may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Depending on the product, small holes, small black dots, scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortion may be observed due to the manufacturing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 While we process images to make them as close to the actual product color as possible, the color and texture may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We deliver items that have passed our final inspection, in addition to inspections by the manufacturer, kiln, and artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Product photos are for sampling purposes, so the item you receive will not be identical in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer preferences. Please understand and agree to this before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We hope you enjoy the \"flavor\" and \"charm\" unique to handmade items, which are not found in mass-produced factory goods!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864064438522,"sku":"KMK-039","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02634_cf7c320b-ff90-450d-9a8f-23ed67f0f00a.jpg?v=1778235592","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/kato-mikiko_kuma-mug_white-lightblue","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}