{"product_id":"p1673","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This Bizen sake bottle is the work of traditional craftsman Masami Nishikawa, who honed his skills under the tutelage of Tōyō Kaneshige and captivated fans with his unique creations. When held, the well-balanced form fits perfectly in the hand, conveying the meticulous care taken in every detail. A soft scarlet hue, achieved through rolling kiln transformation, colors one side of the triangular form. It is a piece that allows one to feel the techniques passed down by a master of yesteryear.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slatted lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.6cm × Body 9.2cm × 9.0cm × Height 13.4cm; Capacity approx. 410cc\n\nMasami Nishikawa was the eldest son of Seisui Nishikawa, who served as the director of the Bizen Pottery Center and dedicated many years to training his successors. From a young age, he received his father's guidance and ceramic training, and at the age of 18, he became a live-in apprentice to Tōyō Kaneshige, enduring ten years of rigorous daily training. In 1965, after his father's death, he inherited the Takeko Kiln and began his independent career. He held solo exhibitions and ceramic displays in various locations, including Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Okayama. In 2001, he was certified as a traditional craftsman. He passed away in April 2004.","brand":"西川政美","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618377158753,"sku":"1673","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1673.jpg?v=1790235537","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p1673","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}