{"product_id":"p5709","title":"Black cup and saucer","description":"This black cup \u0026amp; saucer is the work of Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality amidst a new sensibility. It is crafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, resulting in a black color that is wonderfully lovely, possessing both a deep luster and a warmth. It uses black clay from Osafune Isokami, which is dissolved and applied to the surface to bring out the black color; because it is a slip-applied clay, the specific shade of black changes exquisitely depending on the firing conditions. This piece features a smooth gloss across the entire black surface, allowing one to enjoy its deep luster while appreciating a soft texture that feels comfortable to the touch. The sophisticated design characteristic of Mr. Akiya is highly stylish; rather than relying on complex ornamentation, it is designed simply to bring the beauty of its silhouette and lines to the forefront, highlighting the chic and modern nature of his black works.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 12.3cm x 10.0cm x Height 6.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 12.4cm x 12.3cm x Height 1.2cm\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln firing in 2009. He has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618688290913,"sku":"5709","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5709.jpg?v=1790240478","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5709","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}