{"product_id":"p7316","title":"Baijiu drinker","description":"A freshly fired new white sake cup by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who studied ceramic techniques under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and is now diligently pursuing his research in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, removed from the kiln in April 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt belongs to a series that acts as a counterpart to his iconic \"Black\" series; it features a clay slip made from a mixture of local mountain soil and kaolin—familiar in Hagi ware—applied to the surface and fired until it achieves a milky white color reminiscent of a stalactite.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this firing, the kiln was heated to a higher temperature and held for a longer duration than usual, meticulously firing through the peak temperature to shroud the piece in a veil of intense kiln-transmutation (yohen).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft, milky white base of the applied slip, combined with the aforementioned intense kiln-transmutation, creates a stunning landscape that seems to capture the very moment of stalactite formation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the white base layer accentuates the natural hues inherent in the wood-ash glaze, resulting in a beautiful pool of \"goma\" (sesame glaze) inside the cup that resembles a chunk of amber.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form, which incorporates and outputs his mentor's unique design sensibilities, is also compelling, and the way the foot is carved—as if cutting into the clay with a spatula—is sure to capture your gaze.\n\nSigned paulownia box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.3cm x Height 6.5cm\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 became a student of Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Hyogo Prefecture and went independent in 2014.","brand":"大岩智之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618118422625,"sku":"7316","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7316.jpg?v=1790232526","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7316","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}