{"product_id":"p7187","title":"Dark beer glass","description":"This is a brand new black beer cup, freshly taken from the kiln by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who studied pottery techniques under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and is dedicated to his research in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, removed from the kiln in November 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. Oiwa aims for intense firing in his process; the high heat transforms the black slip into a magnificent color, resulting in a glossy, clear black similar to the work 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 incredibly clear coloring creates a landscape that is reminiscent of *hikidashiguro* (pulled-out black) and is truly mysterious.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lower side features a white-gray *sangiri* (ash-covered) effect, which is striking as it looks like exposed concrete.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRegarding the form, he thoroughly pursues the beauty of the piece as a three-dimensional object; the pestle-like design of the waisted body provides an exquisite sense of balance, and the widely carved foot is reminiscent of his mentor, Ryuichi Kakurezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a chip on a portion of the base, but it does not affect its use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.4cm x 7.4cm x Height 12.3cm\n\nTomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed the Bizen Pottery Center program 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":46618094567521,"sku":"7187","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7187.jpg?v=1790232329","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7187","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}