{"product_id":"p6564","title":"Bizen Oribe Guinomi","description":"This Bizen-Oribe sake cup is by Kenji Takenaka, an artist who transitioned from jewelry design to ceramics and studied under Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the name \"Bizen-Oribe\" suggests, this piece features Oribe glaze applied to Bizen clay, beautifully capturing the allure of both traditional styles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bizen clay base makes full use of its high plasticity, with intricate designs carved into every corner of the piece. The \"crack pattern,\" which makes the vessel appear as if it is tearing from the inside, is particularly magnificent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTaking advantage of the Bizen clay's ability to be fired unglazed, the Oribe glaze is applied dynamically as a design accent. It is masterfully adjusted to allow the fine combed patterns carved into the body to show through, while preserving the transparency of the glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside, the glaze pools to create a jade-like hue, serving as another testament to how the artist utilizes the unique properties of both the Bizen clay and the Oribe glaze.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.4cm × 6.3cm × Height 5.8cm\n\nKenji Takenaka was born in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture in 1957.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptivated by the medium of clay, he transitioned from a jewelry designer to a ceramic artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter completing his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1986, he worked there as an instructor for two years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1988, he began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, and subsequently established his own kiln in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has focused his activities on solo exhibitions at department stores and galleries across the country.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected numerous times for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Ceramics.","brand":"竹中健次","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618057375841,"sku":"6564","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6564.jpg?v=1790231644","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6564","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}