{"product_id":"p7613","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen Hidasuki sake cup (guinomi) by Sohei Takashima, who made a spectacular debut after graduating from the studio of Jun Isezaki and winning the Japan Ceramic Society’s Award for Excellence in Contemporary Ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Hidasuki sake cup is the work of Takashima-sensei, who apprenticed under the fifth Bizen ware Living National Treasure, Jun Isezaki, before establishing his own studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in the anagama kiln in Ushimado that Takashima-sensei currently uses primarily, the piece features a deep crimson Hidasuki design draped over a matte gray surface achieved by pursuing reduction firing to its limits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, by performing a final firing in a kerosene kiln—a recent theme in his work—he has created a unique texture that looks almost like Sue ware, with a suitably subdued luster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe body is hand-formed to accentuate the soft atmosphere of the Hidasuki, with a serene yet powerful presence inspired by Raku tea bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.5cm x Height 5.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSohei Takashima was born in Kushiro City, Hokkaido in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Department of Design at Dohto University in 2014 and immediately began his apprenticeship under Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently working independently in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received awards and recognition including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Encouragement Award, selection for the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chanoyu Molding Exhibition,\" the Tobi Exhibition Encouragement Award, selection for the Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition, and the Japan Ceramic Society’s Award for Excellence in Contemporary Ceramics.","brand":"高島聡平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618201456737,"sku":"7613","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7613.jpg?v=1790232983","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7613","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}