{"product_id":"p7410","title":"Black rice bowl","description":"This is a brand new black rice bowl (large) fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied under the fifth Bizen ware Living National Treasure, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just fired in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor Jun Isezaki, it features a wonderful black color that is both deeply lustrous and warm in tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe artist uses a special clay found near Osafune, close to Bizen City, and applies a small amount of cobalt to the surface, resulting in a stylish and profound black finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the charms of these black pieces is the \"blue kiln change\" (ao-yohen), where the cobalt reacts with the natural ash glaze; this piece features this effect on the front, creating a striking visual impact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior is splattered with vigorous sesame (goma) glaze, which, combined with the black, evokes the look of a starry night sky.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe area around the foot has been meticulously carved with a wooden spatula, allowing the marks to emerge faintly when light hits them.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOther works of the same shape and smaller versions are also available, so please feel free to inquire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 14.2cm x 14.1cm x Height 5.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\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 10 years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Tea Ceremony Modeling 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":46618140278881,"sku":"7410","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7410.jpg?v=1790232669","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7410","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}