{"product_id":"p5955","title":"Bizen Beer Mug","description":"This is a brand new Bizen beer mug, just removed from the kiln by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who has finally made his long-awaited debut after learning the potter's craft under Ryuichi Kakurezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis new work was fired in the fourth kiln firing since Oiwa built his personally designed anagama kiln in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOiwa always aims for an intense firing, and the ever-changing scenery of this beer mug is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bright clay body, which graduates from the scarlet typical of anagama firing to an amber hue, has a clean, vibrant aesthetic that makes it wonderful for everyday use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined with the \"ito-goma\" (thread-like sesame markings) and \"tobi-goma\" (scattered sesame markings) derived from the straw wrapped around the piece, the result is a truly magnificent display that captures the full spectrum of anagama scenery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs for the form, he has thoroughly pursued the beauty of the piece as a three-dimensional object; the pestle-like design of the constricted body creates an exquisite sense of balance, and the wide-trimmed foot is reminiscent of his mentor, Ryuichi Kakurezaki.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.2cm x Height 12.3cm\n\nTomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed the Bizen Ceramics Center program in 2004 and began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Hyogo Prefecture and became an independent artist in 2014.","brand":"大岩智之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618019201121,"sku":"5955","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5955.jpg?v=1790231176","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5955","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}