{"product_id":"p6345","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"This is a black sake cup (guinomi) by Masahiro Miyao, who was drawn to the art of earth and fire that is Bizen ware and studied pottery techniques in Imbe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Miyao-sensei produces black works alongside his Bizen pieces, this particular black work features a pink kiln transformation, as if by mutation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a black work using the same coated clay as always, this unique pink kiln transformation appeared only in this firing, showcasing the profundity of Bizen ware and the hidden potential of his black works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the vivid pink is eye-catching, the blue from the original cobalt-based slip is also present, and it is interesting to observe the indigo-toned shell marks, the sesame glaze (goma), and the deep, absorbing black texture of the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior, in particular, features a subtle indigo gradation within the black, creating a deep hue reminiscent of the darkest sky before dawn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dynamic scenery of natural ash glaze and shell marks suits the three-dimensional form, which makes heavy use of spatula cuts, remarkably well.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time before shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 7.0cm x Height 6.3cm\n\nMasahiro Miyao was born in Tsuiki-cho, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFascinated by the art of earth and fire that is Bizen ware, he began his path in ceramics in Bizen in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he joined the Bishu-gama kiln and studied under Yuichi Yamamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own climbing kiln and became independent in 2001, firing his first kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007, he received the Okayama City Mayor's Award at the Japan Kōgeikai Chugoku Branch 50th Anniversary Exhibition and became a regular member of the Japan Kōgeikai.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received numerous awards, including the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition Encouragement Award and Prefectural Exhibition Award, the Tabe Museum of Art Grand Prize and Excellence Award at the Exhibition of Tea Ceramics, and the Japan Kōgeikai Chairman's Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.","brand":"宮尾昌宏","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618049708129,"sku":"6345","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6345.jpg?v=1790231462","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6345","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}