{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-bizen-ware-ceramic-temple-bell-kimura-yukei-signed-box","title":"Japanese Vintage Bizen Ware Ceramic Temple Bell Kimura Yukei Signed Box","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping to the US includes customs duties — nothing extra to pay on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell: 16 × 8.6 cm \/ 6.30 × 3.39 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 352 g \/ 0.78 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden box: 12 × 12 × 18 cm \/ 4.72 × 4.72 × 7.09 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003cu\u003eThere are three chipped areas (hotsu) on the ceramic body(Image 11).\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e \u003c\/u\u003eThe surface also shows natural firing variations and some signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003ePlease check the photos carefully for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Japanese Bizen ware ceramic work in the form of a traditional temple bell (hansho), attributed to the potter Kimura Yukei (木村友敬).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece features an arched handle with dragon-head-inspired details, raised decorative bosses, and a textured reddish-brown clay surface characteristic of unglazed Bizen pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sculptural form is inspired by traditional Japanese bronze temple bells, combining Buddhist architectural imagery with the natural earthy qualities of Bizen ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface displays warm reddish-brown tones and subtle variations created through the firing process. The piece comes with a wooden storage box bearing inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End: AuctivaCounter --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.aucCounter a { text-decoration:none; }.aucCounter span:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.aucHiddenCounter { display:none; }.aucCounterOrangeText { color:#FB6D05; font-family:Arial; Font-size:13px; Font-weight:bold; }.aucCounterBlueText { color:#0068ac; Font-family:Arial; Font-size:11px; }\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71887168930045,"sku":"PCP335","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_f7f5a9f9-14c0-4d80-9aa6-68bbdd6cbcdb.jpg?v=1794461192","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-bizen-ware-ceramic-temple-bell-kimura-yukei-signed-box","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}