{"product_id":"p7365","title":"Hikidashi-shuten","description":"This is a brand new *hikidashi* sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, an artist who trained under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates works full of originality within a new creative spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe appeal of this piece lies in its mystical appearance, which captures the very essence of the extreme, inaccessible heat inside the kiln, achieved through the *hikidashi-guro* (drawn-black) technique—a hallmark of the Isezaki school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the piece must be placed at the front of the kiln to be drawn out during firing, it is generously coated in natural glaze that covers the entire surface; the subsequent drawing and rapid cooling create a unique landscape of blended black, blue, and amber hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn particular, the sides and rim exhibit a vivid cobalt blue known as *ao-yohen* (blue kiln transformation), which contrasts beautifully with the black and the dark green of the natural glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cylindrical form has been meticulously chamfered with a spatula, allowing you to enjoy a variety of kiln transformations across each of the eight facets.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that shipping will take some time).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 5.8cm x 5.7cm x Height 6.5cm\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten 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 work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Form of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618132807777,"sku":"7365","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7365.jpg?v=1790232611","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7365","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}