{"product_id":"p5931","title":"Sake Bar \"Ray\"","description":"This is a brand new sake cup titled \"Ray,\" fresh from the kiln by Toru Ichikawa, who made a stunning debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an exceptional, highly original piece, typical of Ichikawa-sensei, who gives shape to his endless stream of ideas through the supreme medium of clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis new work is named \"Ray.\" Incorporating a cosmological theme, the artist uses ceramics to delve into the universal question: \"Why do we live?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIchikawa-sensei has previously incorporated conflicting motifs like the Taijitu (Yin-Yang symbol) into his work, but here, the composition of the entire piece features two contrasting glazes competing with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack and red glazes are the primary colors used; the black has a lead-like metallic finish, while the red possesses a mellow, crimson-like quality with iridescent highlights, creating a fascinating color palette that is almost reminiscent of high-end Western confections.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough the glaze is applied in a *katamigawari* (half-and-half) style, the piece feels strangely harmonious as a whole, a testament to Ichikawa-sensei’s profound knowledge of glazes.\n\nIncludes signed wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm × 7.3cm × Height 6.3cm\n\nToru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn June 2011, he began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.","brand":"市川 透","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618692911201,"sku":"5931","price":32670.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5931.jpg?v=1790240698","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5931","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}