{"product_id":"p6803","title":"Bizen Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"This is a Bizen cup and saucer by Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup and saucer feature the spectacular scenery characteristic of the anagama (climbing kiln) firing traditional to the Isezaki school, offering a wonderful set where you can enjoy the stylish and beautiful kiln transformations that define Mr. Akiya's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup, which was fired with plenty of fuel, features a sophisticated dark brown surface that has deeply absorbed the smoke, accented by scattered yellow sesame-like ash glazes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn contrast, the saucer was fired by stacking, allowing the natural color of the clay to shine through; it features a white surface accented by striking, lightning-like scarlet fire markings (hidaski).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece as a whole has a simple, thin-walled design, with a particularly delicate handle that offers a unique feel when held.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 11.3cm x 8.9cm x Height 6.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 14.7cm x 14.6cm x Height 1.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki 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 exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Form of Tea\" exhibition and the Japan Kogeikai Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Award and Encouragement Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618319126625,"sku":"6803","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6803.jpg?v=1790234987","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6803","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}