{"product_id":"p6777","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"This black sake cup is the work of Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates highly original pieces with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, resulting in a black finish that is wonderfully deep, lustrous, and warm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy applying a small amount of cobalt to a special clay found near Osafune, close to Bizen City, and coating the surface with it, he has achieved a stylish, deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, at the rim, the sprayed yellow sesame glaze reacts with the black clay to create a vivid cobalt blue coloration, often referred to as \"blue yohen\" (kiln change).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe evenly spaced and uniformly deep spatula marks complete the solid aesthetic, further highlighting the scenery, which resembles a blue flame flickering in the darkness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the piece emphasizes form, the treatment of the rim is carefully considered, making it both stylish and comfortable to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOriginal signed box to follow (please note that it will take some time for delivery).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.0cm x 5.8cm x Height 5.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Tea Ceremony Form\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618062422113,"sku":"6777","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6777.jpg?v=1790231824","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6777","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}