{"product_id":"p8048","title":"Black teacup","description":"This black yunomi tea cup is the work of Masao Akitani, who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original pieces with a fresh aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using the \"Kuro-Bizen\" (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, it features a wonderful black coloration that is both deeply lustrous and warm in tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy applying a small amount of cobalt to a special clay sourced from areas near Osafune, close to Bizen City, and coating the surface of the piece, he has achieved a stylish, deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was crafted using the \"shinogi\" technique, where thick-walled pottery is carved with a spatula; its form, which pursues an engaging and impressive three-dimensional quality, is truly exquisite.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe evenly spaced and uniformly deep carved marks complete a solid design, further accentuating a landscape that resembles a blue flame flickering in the darkness.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.1cm x 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 Akitani 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 built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent 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 \"Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition\" and the Japan Kogei 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":46618235011169,"sku":"8048","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8048.jpg?v=1790233675","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8048","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}