{"product_id":"p6369","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"This is a black sake cup (guinomi) by Masahiro Miyao, who was drawn to Bizen ware—the art of earth and fire—and studied the ceramic technique in Imbe.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Miyao-sensei exhibits black works alongside his Bizen pieces, this particular black work is striking for its beautiful indigo hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his traditional black works made using slip, blue tones can sometimes appear in areas of kiln change such as scorching, but in this piece, the indigo seems to seep out from the black slip, reminding us once again of the profound depth of his black works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMoreover, the black color has not been entirely replaced by indigo; the base retains a deep, clear black clay texture. Where the slip thins due to the variations in the surface created by scraping, black ridgelines emerge within the indigo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the interior of the cup in particular, a gradation of black and indigo occurs, creating a deep hue reminiscent of the darkest sky just before dawn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin the three-dimensional form, characterized by extensive use of spatula cuts, the dynamic scenery of natural ash glaze and shell marks fits beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided at a later date (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.2cm x 6.0cm x Height 6.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMasahiro Miyao was born in Tsuiki-cho, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYearning for Bizen ware—the art of earth and fire—he entered the path of pottery in Bizen in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he joined the Bishu kiln and studied under Yuichi Yamamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own climbing kiln and had his first firing in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007, he won 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.\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 Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition Excellence Award and Grand Prize, and the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition Japan Kōgei Association Chairman's Award.","brand":"宮尾昌宏","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618050232417,"sku":"6369","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6369.jpg?v=1790231485","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6369","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}