{"product_id":"p7955","title":"Black mug","description":"This is a brand new black mug, just removed from the kiln, by Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates works full of originality within a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest piece, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the Kuro-Bizen (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, and features a wonderful black color that has a deep luster while maintaining a warm tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA special clay that can be collected near Osafune, close to Bizen City, is mixed with a small amount of cobalt and applied to the surface of the piece to create a stylish, deep black finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the charms of these black works is what is known as \"Ao-yohen\" (blue kiln change), caused by the reaction between the cobalt and the natural glaze, and this piece also features this blue kiln change on the front, creating a very impactful appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo make the most of the chic and modern nature of the black work, the design does not rely on complex decoration, but rather highlights the beauty of its silhouette and lines, making it an excellent piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a large mug that can also be used as a beer mug.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.2cm × 8.6cm × Height 9.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 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 ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"The Art of Tea\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618216956001,"sku":"7955","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7955.jpg?v=1790233524","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7955","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}