{"product_id":"p6335","title":"Pour the black sake.","description":"This is a black sake server by Masao Akitani, an artist who trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates pieces brimming with originality while embracing a fresh spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, the piece features a remarkably beautiful black finish that is both deeply lustrous and warm in tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made using black clay from the vicinity of Osafune Isokami, which is dissolved and applied as a slip to produce the black color. Because it is a slip-applied technique, the nuances of the black shade change exquisitely depending on the firing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece possesses a smooth luster across the entire black surface, offering a deep sheen while maintaining a soft texture that is comfortable to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thickly thrown body features combed patterns, which add a sense of dynamic expansion to the sphere of the teapot, while adding depth to the interplay of sesame glaze and black tones characteristic of this black-fired work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe spout is set at an excellent angle, allowing for a crisp, clean pour.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 15.1 cm (including spout) x 12.1 cm x Height 18.4 cm (including handle)\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln and became independent in Bizen in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln firing in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"The Form of Tea\" 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":46618049282145,"sku":"6335","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6335.jpg?v=1790231450","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6335","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}