{"product_id":"p7803","title":"Teacup","description":"This is a teacup 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 work is infused with the charm he rediscovered by viewing the culture of Bizen ware from the outside, from the distant land of Kagoshima. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated by firing high-quality clay in an anagama kiln built in Kagoshima, this piece is magnificent, featuring the rich hidaski (fire-cord) patterns typical of anagama kilns, along with delicate tobi-goma (scattered sesame ash) glaze. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, he has firmly inherited the style of the Isezaki school, having thrown the clay thickly before shaving the sides to create a stylish design. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a teacup, the opening is quite wide, making it also suitable for use as a rocks glass for ice.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.7cm x 8.7cm x Height 7.3cm\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 became independent in Kagoshima Prefecture in 2018.","brand":"牛垣 渓","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618209517665,"sku":"7803","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7803.jpg?v=1790233283","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7803","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}