{"product_id":"p5977","title":"Black rectangular plate","description":"This is a brand new black rectangular plate, fresh from the kiln, by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with a unique originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using the \"Kuro-Bizen\" (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, its deep yet warm black color is truly wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made using black clay from Osafune Isokami, which is dissolved and painted onto the surface to produce the black color; because it is a slip-applied clay, the shade of black shifts exquisitely depending on the firing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece features a matte black finish perfect for serving food, and having been fired in the back of the kiln, it has minimal \"goma\" (ash glaze) markings, allowing it to beautifully highlight the colors of the ingredients served upon it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a \"less is more\" masterpiece, it seems suitable for any type of cuisine.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\n28.8cm x 10.0cm x 1.3cm height\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Art Museum's \"The Art of Tea Ceremony\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition's Prefectural Exhibition Award and Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618699694177,"sku":"5977","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5977.jpg?v=1790240759","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5977","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}