{"product_id":"p6753","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"This Bizen teacup is by Takashi Soga, an artist who challenges the beauty of antiquity by recreating the same conditions under which ancient Bizen ware was fired.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo replicate the kiln-firing techniques of the ancient Bizen era, the work is fired in a kiln made entirely of clay, avoiding the use of modern refractory bricks, which means that conventional modern firing wisdom does not apply.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe all-clay kiln acts as a singular, massive piece of pottery in itself, and because of this, the work transcends modern aesthetics to reveal a superb \"tsuchiaji\" (clay character) that rivals that of ancient Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Soga’s kiln, the clay structure itself transforms with every firing, a characteristic that causes the results to constantly evolve; this piece features a sophisticated \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) pattern typical of Soga, with a hint of gold-toned glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike the stark contrast between clay and fire-cord seen in modern Bizen ware, this piece presents a landscape where the fire-cord and clay surface are unified, much like those found in the understated works of ancient Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough the fire-cord is so delicate it might be easily overlooked, the way it appears to have deeply soaked into the clay surface provides an exceptional flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRather than a light-fired scarlet, this piece harbors a \"thoroughly fired scarlet,\" layered with somber dark-brown fire-cords that masterfully recreate the surface of ancient Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs you use it, the surface will be polished and transform into a matte texture, bringing it closer to the unpretentious, primal strength inherent in ancient Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted to be extremely lightweight, a testament to Soga's dedication.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.1cm x Height 9.4cm\n\nTakashi Soga was born in Tokyo in 1984.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Jun Isezaki in 2009, and in 2012, he built an all-clay kiln without the use of refractory bricks in Kuku-i, Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent and began his pottery career in 2013.","brand":"曽我 尭","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618061930593,"sku":"6753","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6753.jpg?v=1790231808","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6753","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}