{"product_id":"p7258","title":"Bizen ware cup and saucer","description":"This Bizen cup and saucer is by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis attractive set showcases the glamorous scenery created by the traditional Anagama kiln firing of the Isezaki school, allowing you to enjoy the stylish and beautiful kiln transformations that are characteristic of Akitani's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup, fired with an abundance of fuel, features a refined brownish-tea colored surface that has thoroughly absorbed the smoke, with a generous coating of yellow sesame glaze as its centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConversely, the saucer was stacked during firing to avoid natural glaze, allowing the natural color of the clay to shine through on its white surface, accented by lightning-like hidasuki (fire-cord) markings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece features a simple, thin-walled design, with chamfering angled across the cup serving as a subtle accent.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 11.0cm x 7.7cm x Height 6.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 14.6cm x 14.5cm x Height 1.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting 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 works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition and the Japan Kogeikai Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618319356001,"sku":"7258","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7258.jpg?v=1790234997","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7258","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}