{"product_id":"p7384","title":"Black mug","description":"This is a brand new black mug just fired by Masao Akiya, who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates works brimming with originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the Kuro-Bizen (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, and features a wonderful, warm black tone that still possesses a deep luster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA small amount of cobalt is added to a special clay found near Osafune, close to Bizen City, and applied to the surface of the piece to create a stylish and deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the attractions of black works is the \"blue kiln change\" (ao-yohen), which occurs when cobalt reacts with natural ash glaze. This piece features a significant amount of blue kiln change on the front, creating a very impactful landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe simple yet refined design characteristic of Akiya-sensei highlights the beauty of the deep, lustrous black surface.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.7cm x 8.4cm x Height 7.5cm\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. 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\nHe has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Chano-yu Sculptural Forms Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and 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":46618135986273,"sku":"7384","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7384.jpg?v=1790232632","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7384","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}