{"product_id":"p7637","title":"Bizen Square Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen square 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 Modern Ceramic Art.\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure for Bizen ware, and established his independence in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Takashima has created this sake cup by experimenting with a new firing method that incorporates a kerosene kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ambitious work successfully achieves a rich, astringent scarlet color by utilizing both a wood-fired kiln and a kerosene kiln, demonstrating how he challenges ancient traditions with the latest knowledge, free from preconceived notions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core of the scarlet earthiness in this work is the finish achieved through the kerosene kiln with its meticulously controlled temperature; through repeated research, he has perfected a luster that is not overbearing, paired with a profound depth of color.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the aforementioned rich scarlet earth, there sits a well-fired, mustard-colored yellow sesame glaze. While it is a combination of warm colors—red and yellow—the unique luster gives it a calm and sophisticated atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe highly intricate form, reminiscent of a hexagonal Kiseto sake cup, is also fascinating, blending a cool, withered aesthetic with a refined design.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.3cm x 6.0cm x Height 6.5cm\n\nSohei Takashima was born in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2014, he graduated from the Department of Design at Dohto University and immediately began an apprenticeship under Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently independent and based in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Encouragement Award and the Japan Ceramic Society's Award for Modern Ceramic Art, and has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition,\" the Tobi-ten (Ceramic Art Exhibition), and the Modern Tea Ceramics Exhibition.","brand":"高島聡平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618202341473,"sku":"7637","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7637.jpg?v=1790233022","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7637","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}