{"product_id":"p5742","title":"Black teacup","description":"This black yunomi is the work of Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a fresh sensibility. Crafted using the \"Kuro-Bizen\" (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor Jun Isezaki, the piece features a lovely, warm black finish that also possesses a deep luster. It is made using black clay from Osafune Isogami, which is dissolved and applied to the surface to create the black color; because it is applied as a slip, the shade of black changes exquisitely depending on the firing conditions. This piece features a smooth, glossy finish across the entire black surface, allowing one to enjoy its deep sheen while appreciating a soft texture that feels comfortable in the hand. The rim is thinned with a spatula, and the spatula marks, illuminated by light against the black clay surface, add a wonderfully stylish touch.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.6cm x 7.3cm x Height 8.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Shipping fee is 500 yen.\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He began studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln firing in 2009. He has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Art Museum’s \"The Art of Tea\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Incentive Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618689110113,"sku":"5742","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5742.jpg?v=1790240517","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5742","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}