{"product_id":"p6859","title":"Bizen ware cup \u0026 saucer","description":"This Bizen cup and saucer set is the work of Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates original pieces infused with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set features the spectacular scenery characteristic of the traditional anagama kiln firing of the Isezaki school, showcasing the stylish and beautiful kiln transformation that is a hallmark of Akiya's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup, fired with an abundance of fuel, features a deep, sophisticated brownish texture from being thoroughly infused with smoke, accented by splattered yellow sesame ash (goma).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConversely, the saucer was stacked during the firing process, allowing the natural color of the clay to shine through with striking, lightning-like scarlet fire-cord (hidasuki) markings against a white base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece features a simple, thin-walled design, with the handle being especially delicate, offering a unique feel when held.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: 11.5cm x 8.7cm diameter, 5.6cm height\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: 14.3cm x 14.3cm diameter, 1.6cm height\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 his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after 10 years of training, 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 \"Chano-yu (Tea Ceremony) Forms\" 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":46618319224929,"sku":"6859","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6859.jpg?v=1790234990","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6859","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}