{"product_id":"p5734","title":"Black mug","description":"This black mug is the work of Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with original creativity while embracing a new spirit. It is crafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, resulting in a black color that is deep and lustrous yet warm. The mug is made using black clay from Osafune Isokami, which is dissolved and applied to the surface to create the black hue; because it is a slip-applied clay, the exact shade of black changes exquisitely depending on the firing conditions. This piece features a smooth luster across the entire black surface, allowing one to enjoy its deep sheen while the soft texture makes it comfortable to hold. The design is simple yet sophisticated, characteristic of Akiya's style, with ingenious details such as the thin rim and the four-sided handle.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.4cm × 8.0cm × Height 8.7cm\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. His first kiln firing took place in 2009. His works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618688946273,"sku":"5734","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5734.jpg?v=1790240509","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5734","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}