{"product_id":"p6232","title":"Bizen Nerikomi Plate","description":"This Bizen plate is the work of Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is crafted using yellow clay collected from Ibe Hiraike, located near Mr. Akitani’s studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay components are not fully blended but are instead pounded thin to form a single plate, with the differences in the various components appearing as variations in color that form a marbled pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe difference is expressed not only in the pattern but also in the texture; the smooth, matte finish even offers a pleasant tactile feel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is not simply a piece of nerikomi (kneaded) pottery; staying true to his style, Mr. Akitani has also focused on its usability as a plate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy rolling it as thin as possible and carefully shaving the edges, he has achieved a balance between a clean, refined appearance and ease of use.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 21.5cm x 21.3cm x Height 1.6cm\n\nMasao Akitani 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 ten-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Chanoyu 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":46618711883873,"sku":"6232","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6232.jpg?v=1790240976","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6232","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}