{"product_id":"p7968","title":"Black bowl","description":"This is a brand new black bowl, freshly removed from the kiln by Masao Akiya, an artist who trained under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and who creates works overflowing with originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted using the Kuro-Bizen (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, the bowl features a wonderful, warm black tone that still possesses a deep luster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy applying a small amount of cobalt to a special clay sourced near Osafune, close to Bizen City, and painting it onto the surface of the work, the artist has brought out a stylish and deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the center of the interior is intentionally left without the slip, revealing the scarlet \"hidasuki\" fire markings, which adds a richer sense of enjoyment to using it as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a versatile small bowl that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from colorful side dishes, salads, and fruits to sweets and ice cream.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.5cm x 11.2cm x Height 5.9cm\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 began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after ten years of training, he established his own kiln and went independent in Bizen in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chūgoku Branch Exhibition, and he 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":46618219216993,"sku":"7968","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7968.jpg?v=1790233545","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7968","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}