{"product_id":"p6000","title":"Bizen openwork bowl","description":"This is a Bizen openwork bowl by Manabu Suehiro, who studied under Togaku Mori and honed his craft through numerous large-kiln projects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt includes a pottery biography from around 2015, suggesting it was produced during that period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is identical to the one featured on Mr. Suehiro's page in the \"Bizen Ware Artist and Kiln Directory\" published by the Sanyo Shimbun in November 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe openwork technique, which carries a high risk of breakage or deformation, is applied with precise, evenly spaced incisions, showcasing Mr. Suehiro's astonishing level of skill in both production and firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, dry quality of the Samukaze clay, combined with the aforementioned openwork technique, creates a tight composition and an elegant clay texture that evokes the unique, high-minded dignity of a sword blade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing, which faithfully inherits the \"Togakuism\" style, is also beautiful, with supple, spider-thread-like *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings intertwining with the well-defined *goma* (ash glaze) patterns created by the covering technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box included (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 31.2cm x 30.6cm, Height: 9.4cm\n\nManabu Suehiro was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1966.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1984, inspired by the desire to become a potter who creates new forms, he enrolled in the Bizen Pottery Center.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter completing his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1985, he began his apprenticeship under Togaku Mori.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own kiln and became independent in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1993.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has focused his activities on solo and group exhibitions while continuing to participate in Togaku Mori's large-kiln projects.","brand":"末廣 学","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618022215777,"sku":"6000","price":36000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6000.jpg?v=1790231205","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6000","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}