{"product_id":"p7944","title":"Bizen Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"This is a new Bizen ware cup and saucer fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and who creates original works with a fresh, modern spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cup and saucer set features the brilliant landscape characteristic of the traditional anagama (climbing kiln) firing of the Isezaki school, allowing you to enjoy the stylish and beautiful kiln transformation that is a hallmark of Akiya's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup, fired with an abundance of fuel, features a sophisticated dark brown surface that has been deeply infused with smoke, accented by splattering yellow sesame-like ash glaze (goma).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn contrast, the saucer was stacked during firing, resulting in a finish where lightning-like scarlet-red markings (hidasuki) stand out against a white surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece features a simple and thin design, with the handle being particularly delicate, offering a unique tactile experience when held.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 11.3cm x 8.5cm x Height 6.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 12.9cm x 12.9cm x Height 1.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618319913057,"sku":"7944","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7944.jpg?v=1790235022","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7944","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}