{"product_id":"p6352","title":"Black Freedom Cup","description":"This is a \"kuro-jiyu-hai\" (black free-cup) by Masahiro Miyao, who was drawn to Bizen ware—the art of earth and fire—and learned the craft in Imbe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Miyao-sensei is known for producing both Bizen pieces and black works, \u003cbr\u003e\nthis particular black piece features an unexpected, almost mutational pink kiln-change (yohen).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough made using the same slip-coated black technique as his previous work, this pink effect emerged only in this kiln firing,\u003cbr\u003e\nspeaking to the profound nature of Bizen ware and the hidden potential of his black pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the vibrant pink is eye-catching, the original blue from the cobalt-based slip remains, \u003cbr\u003e\nallowing you to enjoy a diverse landscape of colors derived from the black surface, including indigo-toned shell marks and charred sesame glazes (koge-goma).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior, in particular, features a subtle indigo gradation within the black, \u003cbr\u003e\nresulting in a deep hue reminiscent of the darkest sky just before dawn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe strong, swirling wheel marks add a sense of movement to the work, \u003cbr\u003e\nfurther accentuating the complex and varied colors this piece possesses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a free-cup, it can be used for anything, including tea, beer, or shochu.\n\nSigned box (futahozan) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.2cm x 9.1cm x Height 8.6cm\n\nMasahiro Miyao was born in Tsuiki-cho, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptivated by Bizen ware—the art of earth and fire—he began his path in pottery 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 established his independence in 2001, firing his first kiln that year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007, he received the Okayama Mayor's Award at the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch 50th Anniversary Exhibition and became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"宮尾昌宏","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618715947105,"sku":"6352","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6352.jpg?v=1790241068","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6352","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}