{"product_id":"p6816","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen sake bottle by Masashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating uncompromising, spirited works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause Master Aiga specializes in the firing process among the many Bizen ceramicists, you can truly enjoy the earthy colors and kiln effects that only come from a masterfully fired piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is rare to find a work that so perfectly embodies the phrase \"cost is no object\" at first glance; this is one of only two finished bottles that survived the process of being fired repeatedly until it reached the artist’s exacting standards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe yellow sesame glaze flowing gracefully from the shoulder creates a wonderful atmosphere, but above all, the subtle tonal shifts around the neck, achieved through cover-firing, are profoundly tasteful. The texture is a marvel, evocative of old Bizen—both moist yet dry—that is simply irresistible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen pouring sake, the remaining droplets are designed to soak into the earthy texture of the shoulder, adding an extra layer of charm to the old-Bizen style surface that is so captivating, you could almost take a bite out of it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically, the more Bizen ware is fired, the harder and more muted its color becomes, but this piece possesses an exquisite, almost wet-looking sheen, showcasing a profound palette of complex, intertwined shades of reddish-purple and dark brown.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 4.1cm x Body 9.4cm x 9.3cm x Height 14.0cm Capacity: Approx. 460cc\n\nMasashiro 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 Sabu.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe following year, he built his second kiln, a semi-underground anagama, where he continues to devote himself to his craft.","brand":"相賀真志郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618063962209,"sku":"6816","price":46200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6816.jpg?v=1790231877","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6816","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}