{"product_id":"p7948","title":"Sake drinker who is dragged along","description":"This is a brand-new *hiki-dashi* (pulled-out) sake cup, fresh from the kiln of Masao Akiya, an artist who trained under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and who creates highly original works infused with a modern sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features the signature *hiki-dashi-guro* (pulled-out black) technique of the Isezaki school, capturing the mystical appearance of the intense, ultra-high-temperature kiln environment that is otherwise inaccessible to human eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the piece must be placed near the firing port to be pulled out during the firing process, it is generously coated with natural ash glaze. The subsequent rapid cooling process creates a unique landscape of blended black, blue, and amber tones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vibrant cobalt blue, known as *ao-yohen* (blue kiln transformation), is particularly striking from the rim down to the body, creating a beautiful contrast against the black and the dark green of the natural glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the cup, the clumping of amber-like natural glaze and the gradation of kiln transformations overlap, allowing you to enjoy a mysterious visual effect that feels like gazing into deep space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (we appreciate your patience, as some time will be required before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm × 7.6cm × Height 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter apprenticing under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, he completed ten years of training and built his own kiln in Bizen to become independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln firing in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chano-yu Zokei-ten\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Incentive Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618215678049,"sku":"7948","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7948.jpg?v=1790233512","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7948","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}