{"product_id":"p5735","title":"Black mug","description":"This black mug is by Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a modern spirit. It is crafted using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, resulting in a beautiful black color that is both deeply lustrous and warm. The piece uses black clay from Osafune Isogami, which is dissolved and applied to the surface to develop the black color; because it is a slip-applied clay, the specific shade of black varies exquisitely depending on the firing conditions. This piece features a smooth gloss across the entire black surface, allowing you to enjoy a deep sheen while its soft texture provides a comfortable feel. The design is simple yet sophisticated, characteristic of Akitani’s style, with ingenious details throughout, such as the thin rim and the four-sided handle.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.0cm × 8.5cm × Height 8.3cm\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He began studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki 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 opening in 2009. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Tea Ceremony Forms\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards such as the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Incentive Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618688979041,"sku":"5735","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5735.jpg?v=1790240511","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5735","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}