{"product_id":"p8062","title":"Bizen ware coffee set","description":"This is a Bizen cup and saucer by Masao Akiya, who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired and removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cup and saucer set features the gorgeous scenery characteristic of the traditional anagama (tunnel kiln) firing of the Isezaki school, offering a beautiful and stylish kiln transformation (yohen) that showcases Mr. Akiya’s signature style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup, fired with an abundance of fuel, features a deep, sophisticated brownish skin infused with smoke, accented by splatters of yellow sesame (goma) glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn contrast, the saucer was stacked during firing to preserve the natural color of the clay, resulting in a white surface highlighted by lightning-like scarlet fire cords (hidasuki).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece features a simple, thin-walled design, with the handle being notably delicate, providing a unique feel when held.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 10.5cm × 8.8cm × Height 6.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 14.6cm × 14.5cm × Height 1.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be charged.\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, he completed a 10-year apprenticeship before building his own kiln in Bizen and becoming independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Forms 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":46618320109665,"sku":"8062","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8062.jpg?v=1790235032","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8062","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}