{"product_id":"p6508","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup (guinomi) is by Tsuneo Osawa, an artist who aims to create works that add a touch of richness to daily life, inspired by antique ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup features a beautifully recreated old Bizen style and clay texture, a hallmark of Mr. Osawa, who has pursued both research into antique pottery and his own craft since becoming independent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe most striking feature is the scarlet color on the front, which, unlike the softer firing typical of anagama-style kilns, is hard-fired and dense.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn contrast, the rest of the piece displays a very subdued charcoal-gray kiln change, with a deep, quiet ink-black tone that complements the intense scarlet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a design that sits between a sake cup and a shallow bowl, its gently flared body is perfect for bringing out the aroma of your sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen moistened with sake, the scarlet color becomes deeper and more vibrant, while the surrounding areas turn darker and more muted, effectively highlighting the scarlet hue.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.1cm x Height 5.0cm\n\nTsuneo Osawa was born in Akita Prefecture in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he began studying under Bizen ware master Taisetsu Sueishi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own anagama kiln and became independent in 1997, and has since been active primarily through solo exhibitions while continuing his research into antique ceramics.","brand":"大澤恒夫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618055344225,"sku":"6508","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6508.jpg?v=1790231593","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6508","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}