{"product_id":"p6815","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Mashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating uncompromising, spirited works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly a master like Aiga, who specializes in the firing process among the many Bizen ceramicists, could express such unique earthen colors and textures born from relentless firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is rare to find a piece that so perfectly embodies the phrase \"profit-disregarding,\" as this is one of only two completed sake cups remaining after he thoroughly fired them until they reached his personal standard of perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim features a beautiful, solid coating of yellow sesame glaze (kigoma), but more impressive is the subtle tonal variation in the interior caused by multiple firings, creating a fascinating, \"moist yet dry\" texture reminiscent of antique Bizen ware that is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Bizen surfaces typically lose their color and become harder as they are fired repeatedly, this piece features an exquisitely lustrous, almost wet-looking surface on its exterior, along with an intriguing, yuzu-skin-like texture that makes it look almost like glazed pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, it features a characteristically large Aiga-style cup shape, inviting you to set aside the details and simply enjoy your sake with gusto.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (Please note that shipping will take some time).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.1cm x 9.9cm x Height 4.6cm\n\nMashiro Aiga was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1972.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Pottery Center in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2003, he built a fully underground anagama kiln in Sabukaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe following year, he built his second kiln, a semi-underground anagama, and continues to devote himself to his craft.","brand":"相賀真志郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618063929441,"sku":"6815","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6815.jpg?v=1790231875","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6815","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}