{"product_id":"p6778","title":"Bizen rice bowl","description":"This Bizen rice bowl is the work of Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates pieces brimming with originality while embracing a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, resulting in a black hue that is wonderfully captivating for its deep luster and warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is made using black clay from Osafune Isokami, famous for sword making, which is dissolved and applied to the surface to create a beautiful black finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the black at the rim has shifted to blue in places due to the influence of cobalt, creating a luxurious landscape where one can enjoy a rare shade of blue even among black works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the exterior, the black slip is applied only to the rim, while the foot allows one to enjoy the bright hi-dasuki (fire-cord) markings characteristic of an anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a piece that was placed on the top tier during the stack-firing process, the interior is generously coated in goma (ash glaze), making it a truly impressive sight.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.5cm x 12.4cm x Height 6.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen will be charged.\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of 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 work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Forms of Tea\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618062454881,"sku":"6778","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6778.jpg?v=1790231826","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6778","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}