{"product_id":"p8110","title":"Black rice bowl","description":"This is a large black rice bowl by Masao Akiya, an artist who trained 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 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, the bowl features a wonderful, deep, glossy black finish that radiates warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe artist applies a special clay found near Osafune, close to Bizen City, mixed with a small amount of cobalt to the surface of the work to achieve a stylish and deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the charms of these black works is the \"blue kiln change\" (ao-yohen), which occurs when the cobalt reacts with the natural glaze. This piece also features this blue kiln change on the front, where yellow and blue colors blend to create a unique landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside, the \"goma\" (ash glaze) is scattered vigorously, and combined with the black slip, it creates a scene reminiscent of a starry night sky.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe area around the base (kodai) is finely cut using a wooden spatula, with the tool marks emerging subtly when light hits it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease feel free to ask about other pieces in the same shape or smaller sizes.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 13.6cm x 13.5cm x Height 5.9cm\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\nHe began studying 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 \"The Modeling of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618244841569,"sku":"8110","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8110.jpg?v=1790233777","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8110","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}