{"product_id":"p6035","title":"Shino Sake Cup","description":"This is a Shino sake cup by Masayuki Higuchi, who was born in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, and trained under the late Toshu Yamamoto of Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic resume dated up to around 2007 is included, suggesting it was produced around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece reflects the elegant craftsmanship one would expect from a pupil of the late Toshu Yamamoto, a master of the potter's wheel. It is not only lightweight and fits perfectly in the hand, but its overall silhouette is exceptionally beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe balance between the slightly oval body and the gently flared rim is superb. It conveys the powerful movement of the clay to the holder—which can often be hidden by the glaze—while simultaneously ensuring the ease of use and comfort mentioned above.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe warm glaze, appearing as a blend of pale gray and madder red, is wonderful, and it pairs perfectly with the reddish-brown hues created by the bold, iron-painted brushwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe contrast between the coarse Shino clay body and the smooth glaze is also exquisite.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item, purchased new and carefully stored without being opened.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san type)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 6.7cm x Height 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nMasayuki Higuchi was born in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Ceramics Department of Tajimi Technical High School in 1986.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1990, he graduated from the Sculpture Department of Nagoya University of the Arts, after which he became an apprentice to Toshu Yamamoto for five years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was selected for the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition in 1994 and the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he was also selected for the Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is active primarily through solo exhibitions at galleries and department stores across Japan.","brand":"樋口雅之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618025197665,"sku":"6035","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6035.jpg?v=1790231231","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6035","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}