{"product_id":"kohchosai-179-japanese-ceramic-figurine-akabeko","title":"Japanese Ceramic Figurine – Akabeko","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade by Kohchosai Kosuga, founded in Tokyo in 1898 and appointed the same year as a purveyor to the Imperial Household. Their bamboo work won prizes at the World's Fairs of St. Louis (1904), London (1910) and Dresden (1911).\u003cbr\u003eAn akabeko figurine: the red color of the beko (a traditional folk toy from Aizu, Fukushima) is said to ward off evil and disaster. A charming, compact ornament for any corner of the home -- entryway, living room, wherever you like. Small size and color variation are inherent to handcrafted natural materials.\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Plaster clay\u003cbr\u003e- Size: Approx. W4 x D8 x H5 cm\u003cbr\u003eThe house - Kohchosai Kosuga opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1898 and was appointed that year as a purveyor of bamboo craft to the Imperial Household and the princely families. Within thirteen years its work had taken prizes at three world exhibitions: St. Louis in 1904, London in 1910, Dresden in 1911. The house moved to Kyoto in 1947 and has worked there since.\u003cbr\u003eThe idea - \"The classic is new: value that does not change across eras.\" They put it three ways: that tradition is a succession of innovations rather than a resting place; that quality comes from facing the material honestly; and that beauty is owed even to the plainest everyday object.\u003cbr\u003eStill moving - in 2006 they made bamboo basket bags for an Issey Miyake Paris collection. Fifteen people work there today.\u003cbr\u003eShipped directly from Kyoto, Japan. Packed with care for international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e陶磁 \/ Ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e（約）W4×D8×H5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e日本 \/ Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e竹工芸 \/ Bamboo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kohchosai Kosuga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49152340558014,"sku":"KOHCHOSAI-179","price":6510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/9820\/8702\/files\/sg-11134207-82593-mt6b661hi0i01e_540d4957-594a-465e-92c8-af8c81761e3c.jpg?v=1790752098","url":"https:\/\/tambayamamoto.sg\/products\/kohchosai-179-japanese-ceramic-figurine-akabeko","provider":"Tamba Yamamoto Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}