{"product_id":"p7737","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is an earlier Bizen sake cup by Masahiko Kondo, an artist who studied under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and draws out the various expressions of clay through masterful forming techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic resume up to 2010 is enclosed, suggesting the piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the \"shinogi\" technique of scraping the surface with a spatula, a style also favored by Ryuichi Kakurezaki, resulting in a unique design that makes the clay appear as if it is layered.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe carving of the foot is also striking; its dynamic design aligns with the shinogi on the body, reflecting Masahiko Kondo’s meticulous attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite the sculptural aesthetic, it lacks the excessive weight often found in such pieces, and in terms of usability, it offers a feel similar to a standard Bizen sake cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vibrant kiln changes typical of an anagama wood-fired kiln are deeply flavorful, with white \"kase-goma\" (matte ash) and elegant \"koge-goma\" (scorch ash) highlights that perfectly complement the dynamic style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that was carefully stored after being purchased new.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 6.9cm × Height 5.4cm\n\nMasahiko Kondo was born in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture in 1971.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter attending the forming course at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Vocational Training School and the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology, he began his apprenticeship in 1996 under Ryuichi Kakurezaki, a holder of Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2003, he built his own kiln and became independent in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, and fired his first kiln in 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for exhibitions including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize \"Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition.\"","brand":"近藤正彦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618206371937,"sku":"7737","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7737.jpg?v=1790233180","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7737","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}