{"product_id":"p7726","title":"Shigaraki Sake Cup","description":"This Shigaraki sake cup (guinomi) is by Mashiro Aiga, an artist who creates works that are uncompromisingly direct and full of character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the many Bizen ware artists, Aiga-sensei specializes specifically in the firing process, allowing one to enjoy the expression of clay colors and firing effects that can only be born from being thoroughly fired.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is rare to find a work that so perfectly embodies the phrase \"disregarding profit,\" as this is a masterful piece fired exhaustively until it reached the artist's personal standard of perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe natural ash glaze that flows down from the front and back is nothing short of a masterpiece, and its hue is remarkably beautiful; the fresh, translucent green complements the Shigaraki clay surface wonderfully.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe texture of the clay also boasts a superb fired finish; the rich orange hue takes on a luster that looks almost wet, and combined with the aforementioned clear green glaze, the scenery evokes the image of a clear, flowing mountain spring.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 7.0cm × Height 5.3cm\n\nMashiro Aiga was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1972.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Pottery Center in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2003, he built a fully underground anagama kiln in Sabukaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe following year, he built his second kiln, a semi-underground anagama, and continues to devote himself to his craft.","brand":"相賀真志郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618206011489,"sku":"7726","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7726.jpg?v=1790233162","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7726","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}