{"product_id":"p7174","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"This is a brand new black sake cup just removed from the kiln by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who studied ceramic techniques under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and is currently pursuing his craft in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work, removed from the kiln in November 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. Oiwa aims for intense firing in his process, and the high heat transforms the black of the applied clay into a magnificent color, resulting in a clear, lustrous black finish identical to that of his mentor, Mr. Kakurezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece goes beyond that, exhibiting a vivid, eye-catching light blue kiln transformation; the extremely clear coloration of the scenery is reminiscent of *hikidashi-guro* (pulled black) ware, making it truly wondrous.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece features a unique form with a wide, skirt-like foot, echoing the silhouette of Mr. Kakurezaki's early works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe foot, with its large mortar-shaped base, is also fascinating, with a vivid cobalt blue spreading across the entire bottom of the work.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.4cm × 6.8cm × Height 5.9cm\n\nTomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 2004 and began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Hyogo Prefecture in 2014.","brand":"大岩智之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618092437601,"sku":"7174","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7174.jpg?v=1790232311","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7174","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}