{"product_id":"p5819","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"This mug is a work by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality infused with a fresh spirit. This mug features a profound aesthetic achieved through the traditional anagama firing method of the Isezaki school, resulting in an unconventional appearance reminiscent of Shigaraki ware. It uses a coarse, sandy clay, and by firing it in a method similar to steam-baking, it has attained a rare texture that feels as if the sand has been solidified. Very fine natural ash glaze has adhered to the surface as if sprayed on, which, combined with the sandy texture, creates a hue that looks like gold with glitter.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.3cm x 8.3cm x Height 8.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\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. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art \"The Modeling of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei 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":46618690256993,"sku":"5819","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5819.jpg?v=1790240574","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5819","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}