{"product_id":"p6289","title":"Kuro-Shuten","description":"This is a black sake cup by Masao Akitani, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with originality within a new aesthetic spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, and features a wonderful, deep, lustrous black finish that also possesses a gentle warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe artist applies a special clay found near Osafune, close to Bizen City, to the surface of the piece after adding a small amount of cobalt, resulting in a stylish, deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, on the front of the piece, the yellow sesame glaze (goma) sprayed during the firing reacts with the black clay to produce the vivid cobalt blue coloration known as \"blue yohen.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe combination of the notched rim, which is a signature element of Akitani's designs, with the spherical body creates a piece that is both charming and possesses a strong presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the style emphasizes form, the rim is carefully finished, making it a delight to use despite its slightly large size.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time before shipment.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm × 6.8cm × Height 5.3cm\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after 10 years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln firing in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Tea Ceremony Form\" exhibition and the Japan Kogeikai Chugoku Branch exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618714898529,"sku":"6289","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6289.jpg?v=1790241018","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6289","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}