{"product_id":"p5720","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is by Hisanaga Koide, who made his long-awaited debut after completing a lengthy apprenticeship under the late Juroku Harada. With its exceptionally striking, bold firing and rustic form, the piece truly embodies the essence of Harada's style. The reverse side features an intricate pattern reminiscent of a lotus flower found on Buddhist altar fittings, creating a dramatic shift in impression between the front and the back. This design is Koide's own adaptation of patterns used during the Asuka and Heian periods. The front showcases a beautiful golden sesame glaze (goma) combined with areas of color that have shifted to a copper-like hue, creating a landscape that is quintessentially Koide. The meticulous pattern on the back evokes a mystical atmosphere, reminiscent of candle stands or other ritual objects; it might even be interesting to use it as a candle holder.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.7cm x Diameter 9.7cm x Height 3.9cm\n\nHisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1978. In 1997, he became an apprentice to Juroku Harada. He became independent in 2011 and built an ascending kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. He fired his first kiln in 2013.","brand":"小出尚永","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618005536865,"sku":"5720","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5720.jpg?v=1790231026","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5720","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}