{"product_id":"p6729","title":"Stout glass","description":"This is a black beer tumbler by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who studied ceramic techniques under the masterful Ryuichi Kakinozaki, a pride of Bizen, and is now devoted to his research in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, removed from the kiln in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. Oiwa aims for intense firing; the high heat transforms the black slip into a magnificent color, resulting in a clear, lustrous black shade similar to that of his mentor, Mr. Kakinozaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece features a striking, vivid light-blue kiln transformation (yohen), with scenery of such clear hues that it resembles *hikidashiguro* (pulled-black) ware, creating an incredibly mysterious effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRegarding its form, he has thoroughly pursued beauty as a three-dimensional object; the pestle-like design of the constricted body offers an exquisite sense of balance, while the widely carved foot recalls the style of his mentor, Ryuichi Kakinozaki.\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be made upon request)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm x 7.8cm x Height 11.9cm\n\nTomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed the Bizen Ceramic Center program in 2004 and began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakinozaki in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Hyogo Prefecture in 2014 to become an independent artist.","brand":"大岩智之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618722369633,"sku":"6729","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6729.jpg?v=1790241348","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6729","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}