{"product_id":"p7773","title":"Shuten","description":"7.\n\nThis sake cup was crafted by Kei Ushigaki, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki before establishing his own kiln in Kagoshima, a place with ties to his grandfather. \u003cbr\u003e\nBy viewing Bizen ware from the outside while based in the distant land of Kagoshima, he has poured the rediscovered allure of the craft into this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe work is a type of \"Ibe-te\" style, featuring a surface coated with clay collected in Kagoshima. While hailing from the Isezaki school, he remains committed to traditional methods that eschew the use of cobalt. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe yellow sesame glaze (kigo-ma) covering the piece has taken on an exceptionally weathered aesthetic—likely due to the influence of the Kagoshima clay—achieving a matte finish and coarse texture reminiscent of Iraho ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, the piece firmly inherits the style of the Isezaki school, featuring a sophisticated design complete with a compact, rolled-clay foot.\n\nSignature box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as shipping will take some time).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.8cm x Height 4.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nKei Ushigaki was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Kyoto College of Traditional Crafts in 2013, he apprenticed under Jun Isezaki to refine his pottery skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his independence in Kagoshima Prefecture in 2018.","brand":"牛垣 渓","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618207879265,"sku":"7773","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7773.jpg?v=1790233239","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7773","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}