{"product_id":"p6029","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is by Takashi Soga, an artist who strives to capture the beauty of antiquity by recreating the conditions under which Old Bizen was fired.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo replicate the kiln firing methods of the Old Bizen era, the artist eschews modern firebricks and instead uses an all-earth kiln—one that defies modern firing conventions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe all-earth kiln itself acts as one massive piece of pottery; as a result, it yields a superlative \"tsuchi-aji\" (clay flavor) that transcends modern aesthetics to approach the authentic quality of Old Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Soga-sensei’s kiln, the earth structure itself transforms with every firing, a characteristic that ensures the finish of each piece is in constant flux. This particular work displays a fine-grained, deep-hued \"kase-goma\" (matte ash glaze).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe remarkably fine-grained kase-goma possesses an unexpected roundness and smoothness, creating a wonderful tactile sensation that invites you to roll it in your palm indefinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe center of the interior features a delightful scarlet \"hidasuki\" flame mark—a welcome detail for any sake cup—allowing you to fully enjoy the vibrant crimson that emerges only after a piece has been thoroughly fired in the Old Bizen style.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.7cm x 7.7cm x Height 3.2cm\n\nTakashi Soga was born in Tokyo in 1984.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began his apprenticeship under Jun Isezaki in 2009, and in 2012, he built his own all-earth kiln—constructed without the use of firebricks—in Kukui, Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became an independent potter in 2013 and continues his creative work.","brand":"曽我 尭","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618024509537,"sku":"6029","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6029.jpg?v=1790231226","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6029","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}