{"product_id":"p6518","title":"Bizen ware shochu cup","description":"This Bizen shochu cup is by Tsuneo Osawa, an artist who seeks to create works that bring richness to daily life, with antique ceramics as his teacher.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Mr. Osawa, who has pursued the study of antique ceramics alongside his own creative work since becoming independent, he has brilliantly incorporated the charm of ancient Bizen pottery into this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scenery changes dramatically between the lower and upper parts of the piece; the lower section features a matte black finish that looks as if it has been stained with soot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the other hand, the upper section displays a unique bluish sesame glaze (goma) and vibrant golden hues, a stark contrast to the understated scenery of the base that truly evokes the intensity of the kiln fire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the cup, the same bluish sesame glaze appears, combining with the slightly reddish clay to create an aesthetic reminiscent of ancient Bizen pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough designed as a shochu cup, it is a versatile piece that can also be used as a multipurpose cup or a tea cup.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.8cm × 8.7cm × Height 8.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen will be charged.\n\nTsuneo Osawa was born in Akita Prefecture in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he began his apprenticeship under Bizen ware artist 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":46618718601313,"sku":"6518","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6518.jpg?v=1790241193","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6518","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}