{"product_id":"koichi-yasunaga-cat-guardian-teapot","title":"Koichi Yasunaga Cat Guardian Teapot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoichi Yasunaga Cat Guardian Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by Japanese ceramic artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoichi Yasunaga (安永康一)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCat Guardian Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the more elaborate pieces in his playful ceramic world, combining a richly decorated vessel with a charming feline character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rounded teapot body is adorned with a smiling cat motif framed by colourful hand-painted details in red, green, gold and black. A sculptural black handle curves dramatically from the side, while the lid is crowned with a reclining cat figure, giving the piece a strong sense of movement and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe layered lid and decorative bands give the teapot an almost ceremonial presence, yet Yasunaga keeps the mood light through the expressive cat faces and whimsical modelling. From the tiny painted accents to the three-dimensional details, each element reflects the artist’s distinctive approach to functional sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the lid removed, the teapot reveals a generous open vessel, while the separately sculpted lid becomes a small artwork in its own right. It can be appreciated as a functional teapot, a collectible ceramic object, or simply as a joyful centrepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Koichi Yasunaga (安永康一)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clay Work Yasu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually handmade and decorated. Variations in shape, colour, glaze and painted details are natural and make every piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koichi Yasunaga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958251434102,"sku":"ITM6931","price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/3835\/5830\/files\/DSC08507.jpg?v=1791199771","url":"https:\/\/seifuucreations.com.au\/products\/koichi-yasunaga-cat-guardian-teapot","provider":"Seifuu Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}