{"product_id":"p6861","title":"Bizen ware cup \u0026 saucer","description":"This Bizen cup and saucer set is the work of Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of originality within a new aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set features the spectacular scenery produced by the traditional Anagama kiln firing of the Isezaki school, allowing you to enjoy the stylish and beautiful kiln transformations that are characteristic of Akiya's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup itself, fired with ample fuel, is defined by its amber-colored surface, thoroughly infused with smoke, and speckled with vibrant yellow sesame glaze (kama-goma).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConversely, the saucer was stacked during firing, preserving the clay's natural color and showcasing lightning-like scarlet fire-cord (hidasuki) markings against a white background.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece features a simple, thin-walled design, with the handle being particularly delicate, offering a unique feel in the hand.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 11.1cm x 8.7cm x Height 5.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 14.6cm x 14.5cm x Height 1.3cm\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 studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki from 1998, and after ten 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's Tea Ceremony Sculpture 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":46618726498401,"sku":"6861","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6861.jpg?v=1790241410","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6861","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}