{"product_id":"p6511","title":"Bizen ware shochu cup","description":"This Bizen shochu cup is by Tsuneo Osawa, an artist who draws inspiration from antique ceramics to create works that bring enrichment to daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his practice of balancing the study of antique ceramics with his own creative work since becoming independent, Mr. Osawa has masterfully infused the charm of antique Bizen ware into this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scenery shifts dramatically between the lower and upper sections of the cup, with a matte, soot-like black emerging on the bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConversely, the upper section features a unique bluish \"sesame\" (ash glaze) and vibrant golden hues, creating a striking contrast to the understated scenery below and evoking the powerful presence of the kiln's fire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior also displays the same bluish sesame glaze as the exterior, which, combined with the slightly reddish earth tones, completes a look reminiscent of antique Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough designed as a shochu cup, this versatile piece can also be used as a general-purpose cup or tea cup.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 8.9cm x 8.6cm, Height: 8.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nTsuneo Osawa was born in Akita Prefecture in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he began his apprenticeship under Bizen potter Taisetsu Sueishi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own anagama kiln and became independent in 1997, and has since focused his activities on solo exhibitions while continuing his research into antique ceramics.","brand":"大澤恒夫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618055475297,"sku":"6511","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6511.jpg?v=1790231596","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6511","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}