{"product_id":"p6183","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by Tsuneo Osawa, an artist who aims to create works that add richness to daily life, with antique ceramics as his teacher.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince becoming independent, Osawa-sensei has pursued the study of antique ceramics alongside his own creative work, and this sake cup perfectly recreates the firing style and earthy quality of old Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe most striking feature is the scarlet coloration on the front, which presents a hard-fired finish distinct from the softer results often seen in climbing kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rest of the piece features a very subdued charcoal-gray kiln transformation, and the fine spatula work used in the finishing process creates an aura of rugged forging rather than mere shaping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, these spatula marks cause the stone particles embedded in the clay to protrude, resulting in a rough, unyielding texture reminiscent of old Bizen pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen wet with sake, the scarlet color becomes deeper and more vivid, while the other areas shift to a darker, more muted tone, causing the scarlet to stand out as a highlight.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm x 7.6cm x Height 5.8cm\n\nTsuneo Osawa was born in Akita Prefecture in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began his apprenticeship under Bizen potter Taisetsu Sueishi in 1982.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997, he built his own anagama (tunnel kiln) and became independent, since which time he has focused on solo exhibitions while continuing his research into antique ceramics.","brand":"大澤恒夫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618710474849,"sku":"6183","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6183.jpg?v=1790240930","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6183","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}