{"product_id":"p7402","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"This is a brand-new black sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, it features a wonderful, deep, glossy black finish that radiates warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA special clay collected near Osafune, close to Bizen City, is mixed with a small amount of cobalt and applied to the surface to create a stylish, deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the charms of black Bizen works is the \"blue kiln change\" (ao-yohen), which occurs when the cobalt reacts with the natural ash glaze. This piece features a significant amount of blue kiln change on the front, giving it a very impactful appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior and back show a glossy black, along with the distinct yellow sesame (kigoma) glaze characteristic of Bizen ware, allowing you to fully enjoy the contrast of black, blue, and yellow alongside the aforementioned blue kiln change.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cylindrical form has been carefully chamfered with a spatula, allowing you to enjoy a variety of kiln changes on each of its six sides.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-beam lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 6.8cm, Height 6.5cm\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after 10 years of training, he built his own kiln and became independent in Bizen 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 Tea Ceremony Molding 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":46618138869857,"sku":"7402","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7402.jpg?v=1790232657","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7402","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}