{"product_id":"p6592","title":"Shuten \"Ray III\"","description":"This is a new sake cup (guinomi), Ray III, fresh from the kiln by Toru Ichikawa, who made a striking debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an exceptionally creative piece, true to Ichikawa-sensei, who gives shape to his endless stream of ideas through the supreme medium of clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTitled \"Ray III,\" this new work incorporates a cosmological theme, using ceramics to delve into the universal question of \"Why do we live?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay body is a vanilla white with a slight yellowish tint, over which a slightly bluish clear white glaze has been poured, creating a scene where a clean and pleasant white takes center stage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined with two red glazes—vivid candy red and gradient orange—and finished with the gold and platinum accents characteristic of Ichikawa’s work, the piece features a magnificent color scheme that is both pop and gorgeous.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior also has a mellow expression thanks to the clear white finishing glaze, while details like dripped red glaze allow you to fully enjoy the world of Ichikawa.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm x 7.7cm x Height 6.0cm\n\nToru Ichikawa-sensei was born in Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn June 2011, he began studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki, a holder of the Okayama Prefecture Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.","brand":"市川 透","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618057965665,"sku":"6592","price":46200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6592.jpg?v=1790231668","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6592","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}