{"product_id":"p5710","title":"Black cup and saucer","description":"This is a black cup and saucer by Masao Akiya, an artist who trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates pieces brimming with a unique originality rooted in a new sensibility. It is crafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, resulting in a black hue that is wonderfully captivating for its deep luster combined with a sense of warmth. The piece uses black clay from Osafune Isogami, which is melted into a slip and applied to the surface to achieve its black color; however, because it is an applied slip, the exact shade of black changes exquisitely depending on the firing conditions. This particular piece features a smooth gloss across the entire black surface, allowing you to enjoy the deep sheen while experiencing a soft texture that is comfortable to the touch. The refined design characteristic of Mr. Akiya is exceptionally stylish; rather than relying on complex ornamentation, the piece is designed with simplicity to highlight the beauty of its silhouette and lines, effectively showcasing the chic and modern nature of his black works.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: 12.0cm x 9.8cm diameter, 6.1cm height\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: 12.2cm x 12.0cm diameter, 1.3cm height\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Tea Ceremony Form\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618688323681,"sku":"5710","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5710.jpg?v=1790240480","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5710","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}