{"product_id":"p6208","title":"Black beer mug","description":"This black beer mug is the work of Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates highly original pieces with a fresh, modern sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using the \"Kuro-Bizen\" (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor Jun Isezaki, the piece features a wonderfully charming, warm-toned black finish with a deep luster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted by applying a special clay sourced from the Osafune area near Bizen City, mixed with a small amount of cobalt, to the surface of the piece, resulting in a stylish and profound black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the yellow \"goma\" (ash glaze) sprayed onto the front reacts with the black clay to produce a vibrant sky blue coloration, often referred to as \"Ao-yohen\" (blue kiln change).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior is intentionally left without a black clay coating, finished only with \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) markings, allowing you to enjoy the fine foam created by the Bizen clay's natural texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough it is a large beer mug, it is thinly potted and lightweight, with a thin, smooth rim that makes it very easy to use.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.3cm x 7.8cm x Height 12.7cm\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 established his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln firing in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618039713889,"sku":"6208","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6208.jpg?v=1790231350","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6208","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}