{"product_id":"p5978","title":"Black rectangular plate","description":"This is a newly fired rectangular black dish by Masao Akitani, who trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with unique originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, and its black coloring, which is deep yet possesses a certain warmth, is truly wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made using black clay from Osafune Isokami, which is dissolved and applied to the surface to bring out the black color; however, because it is an applied slip, the shade of black shifts exquisitely depending on the intensity of the flames.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece features a matte black finish that is perfect for serving food, and having been fired at the back of the kiln, it has minimal \"goma\" (ash glaze) to ensure it highlights the colors of the ingredients placed upon it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a \"less is more\" piece, it seems suitable for any type of cuisine.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 29.2cm × 10.3cm × Height 1.2cm\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, and after 10 years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Award and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618699989089,"sku":"5978","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5978.jpg?v=1790240761","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5978","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}