{"product_id":"p7785","title":"Shuten","description":"This is a sake cup by Kei Ushigaki, who trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki before establishing his own kiln in Kagoshima, a place with ties to his grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is packed with the charm of Bizen ware, rediscovered by viewing the culture from the outside while based in the distant land of Kagoshima.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is of the \"Ibe-te\" style, featuring a surface coated with clay sourced locally in Kagoshima, and adheres to traditional methods that eschew the use of cobalt, despite the artist's training under the Isezaki lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe yellow \"goma\" (sesame glaze) covering the entire piece exhibits a hue rarely seen in Bizen ware, likely due to the influence of the Kagoshima clay; the yellow goma inside the cup, in particular, has a mysterious, almost neon-like quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, he firmly carries on the Isezaki style, having thrown the clay thickly before shaving the sides to create a stylish octagonal design.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.5cm x Height 6.8cm\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 studied under Jun Isezaki to hone 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":46618208534625,"sku":"7785","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7785.jpg?v=1790233257","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7785","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}