{"product_id":"p6776","title":"Black mug","description":"This black mug is the work of Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and brings a sense of fresh originality to his creations.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the Kuro-Bizen (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, resulting in a wonderfully charming black finish that is both deeply lustrous and warm in tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is made using black clay from the vicinity of Osafune Isokami, which is dissolved and applied to the surface to create the black color; because it is a slip-applied clay, the precise shade of black varies exquisitely depending on the firing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular piece features a smooth luster across the entire black surface, offering a soft texture that is pleasant to the touch while you enjoy its deep sheen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe refined design, characteristic of Akiya-sensei, is highly stylish. Rather than relying on complex ornamentation, he has designed it simply to emphasize the beauty of its silhouette and lines, thereby highlighting the chic and modern nature of the black ceramic.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.8cm × 8.0cm × Height 8.8cm\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln and established himself independently in Bizen in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618062389345,"sku":"6776","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6776.jpg?v=1790231822","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6776","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}