{"product_id":"p7794","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\nFrom the distant land of Kagoshima, by observing the culture of Bizen ware from an outside perspective, he has imbued this piece with the charm he was able to rediscover. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated by firing high-quality clay in an anagama kiln built in Kagoshima, the piece is magnificent, featuring the rich hidaski (fire-cord) and yellow goma (sesame ash glaze) characteristic of anagama firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe goma in the interior is particularly elegant and profound, with lemon-yellow goma layered over beige goma; the resulting matte, non-glossy texture creates a refined, classic appearance reminiscent of antique Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, it faithfully inherits the style of the Isezaki school, featuring a thick-walled construction that is then shaved on the sides to create a stylish octagonal design.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.2cm x 6.0cm x Height 4.8cm\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 ceramic 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":46618208993377,"sku":"7794","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7794.jpg?v=1790233269","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7794","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}