{"product_id":"p6052","title":"Kuro-Shuten","description":"This is a new black sake cup by Masahiro Miyao, an artist who was captivated by the art of earth and fire that is Bizen ware and studied his pottery techniques in Imbe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Mr. Miyao is known for releasing black works alongside his traditional Bizen pieces, this latest black work features a pink kiln transformation, as if by sudden mutation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it uses the same slip-applied black technique as his previous work, the pink kiln change appeared unexpectedly only in this firing, hinting at the profound nature of Bizen ware and the hidden possibilities of his black works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the vibrant pink is striking, the blue from the original cobalt-based slip is also present, creating interesting details such as indigo-toned shell markings, sesame-like ash deposits, and a deep, immersive black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior, in particular, features a subtle indigo gradation within the black, resulting in a depth of color reminiscent of the darkest sky just before dawn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dynamic scenery of natural glaze and shell markings perfectly complements the three-dimensional form, which makes heavy use of spatula-cut facets.\n\nSigned wooden box included (two-way braced).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm x 6.6cm x Height 5.6cm\n\nMasahiro Miyao was born in Tsuiki-cho, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDrawn to the art of earth and fire that is Bizen ware, he entered the world of pottery in Bizen in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he joined the Bishu kiln and studied under Yuichi Yamamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own climbing kiln and held his first firing in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007, he won the Okayama Mayor's Prize at the 50th Anniversary Exhibition of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association and became a full member of the association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received numerous awards, including the Encouragement Prize and the Exhibition Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, the Excellence Award and Grand Prize at the Tanabe Museum of Art's Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and the Japan Kōgei Association Chairman's Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.","brand":"宮尾昌宏","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618705952865,"sku":"6052","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6052.jpg?v=1790240813","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6052","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}