{"product_id":"p7993","title":"Bizen ware bowl","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen bowl by Masao Akitani, an artist who trained under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works infused with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis small bowl features a brilliant appearance characteristic of the traditional anagama kiln firing of the Isezaki school, with beautiful \"tobi-goma\" (splashed sesame) and \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) patterns set against an earthy base of scarlet and amber tones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt perfectly showcases the unique characteristics of an anagama kiln, where flames sweep through to the back; the diverse \"goma\" (sesame) glaze patterns are fascinating, as the bowl’s atmosphere changes dramatically depending on the viewing angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy placing fireproof clay at the center of the interior to preserve a \"hidasuki\" pattern, the artist has enhanced the pleasure of using this piece as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a versatile small bowl suitable for a wide range of uses, from colorful side dishes, salads, and fruits to sweets and ice cream.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.9cm x 10.7cm x Height 6.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nMasao Akitani 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 and became independent in Bizen in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"The Art of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he 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":46618223640673,"sku":"7993","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7993.jpg?v=1790233585","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7993","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}