{"product_id":"p7024","title":"Bizen Ware Beer Mug: Hidari-uma (Left-Facing Horse)","description":"This is a Bizen beer mug from the Seiko era by Eiyuki Wani, who studied under the master Toyo Kaneshige as his final apprentice, inheriting his techniques and spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it does not come with a pottery biography, the box is inscribed with \"Hatsugama\" (first kiln), suggesting it was created in 1975 when he built his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdhering to Master Toyo Kaneshige's teaching of \"being honest to the clay and honest to the fire,\" the mug features an unpretentious style that allows the natural essence of Bizen clay to bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing reflects not only the influence of Master Toyo Kaneshige but also that of Master Michiaki Kaneshige, featuring only the minimal amount of sesame glaze (goma) that occurred naturally during the firing process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a delightful, subtle touch at the bottom of the interior: a very small *botamochi* (rice cake-like mark) that can only be seen by the drinker after finishing their drink, with the small circular \"marunuke\" appearing like a badge of membership in the Kaneshige school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design is considerably smaller than the mainstream beer mugs of today, making it an elegant size that can also be used as a tea cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a vintage piece but has never been used and is free of stains.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (with two-way battens) *Please note that since there is no pottery biography or original cloth, we have included our shop's cloth.\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.5cm x Height 8.8cm\n\nEiyuki Wani was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1967, he began studying under Master Toyo Kaneshige, becoming his last live-in apprentice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFollowing his teacher's passing, he studied under Toyo Kaneshige's eldest son, Master Michiaki Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the same time, he also received instruction from Master Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1975, he built a kiln in Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama Prefecture, and became independent after firing his first kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has held solo exhibitions in cities including Mihara, Okayama, Tokyo, and Sapporo, and in 1999, he received the Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition.","brand":"和仁正興 (栄光)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618074841185,"sku":"7024","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7024.jpg?v=1790232133","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7024","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}