{"product_id":"p7473","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"A new Bizen ware mug by Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under the fifth Bizen ware Living National Treasure, Jun Isezaki, and who 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\nThis mug features a rich, expressive surface achieved through the traditional anagama (tunnel kiln) firing technique of the Isezaki school, with fascinating and rapid shifts in the clay texture and appearance from top to bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from a coarse, sandy clay, the upper portion was fired with direct flames, while the lower portion was fired in a smothered, steaming-like atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a result, the rim displays yellow and matte sesame (goma) glaze effects, the lower body reveals the base white clay, and the center is a caramel brown that serves as a transition between the two.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe refined yet simple design, characteristic of Akiya-sensei’s style, perfectly accentuates the aforementioned gradient of the clay.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 10.6cm x 8.0cm; Height: 10.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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 a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became an independent potter 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 exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Forms of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618731774049,"sku":"7473","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7473.jpg?v=1790241547","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7473","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}