{"product_id":"p8039","title":"Bizen Beer Mug","description":"These are brand-new Bizen beer mugs, freshly taken from the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates works brimming with originality within a new spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese are his latest works, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beer mugs feature a spectacular landscape created by the traditional anagama kiln firing of the Isezaki school, with a beautiful white \"kase-goma\" (ash glaze) appearing in a \"katamigawari\" (split-style) pattern over a base of amber-colored clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior of the mugs clearly displays the characteristics of the anagama kiln, where flames blow through toward the back, with fine, scattered ash specks gathering toward the bottom, drawing the eye whenever they are used.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sides of the pieces have been meticulously shaved with a spatula, a process that makes a significant difference in the final finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm x 7.8cm x Height 10.8cm\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 10 years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Art Museum's \"Chanoyu Molding Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku 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":46618233667681,"sku":"8039","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8039.jpg?v=1790233661","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8039","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}