{"product_id":"p6422","title":"Bizen white sake bottle","description":"A new white sake bottle fresh from the kiln by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who studied ceramic techniques under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and continues his research in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, removed from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece belongs to a series that acts as a counterpart to his iconic \"Black\" series; it is coated with a mixture of mountain clay and kaolin—often associated with Hagi ware—and fired to achieve a milky white finish reminiscent of stalactites.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBuilding on the soft, milky white base of the clay slip, natural ash glaze from the wood-firing kiln adds layers of varying white tones, as if stalactites have accumulated over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, gradations reminiscent of *gohonte* (spotted pinkish-orange firing effects) add depth, creating a visual expanse befitting a series that stands in contrast to his \"Black\" works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, the artist has pursued the beauty of the piece as a three-dimensional object to the fullest extent, using delicate spatula work to create a dynamic piece that inherits the vitality of his mentor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sharp, faceted cuts, which recall the formidable and inaccessible crags of a mountain, are truly masterful. The resulting sake bottle has an incredibly sharp silhouette that is a pleasure to admire while enjoying a drink.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 4.4cm × Body diameter 9.7cm × Body diameter 7.9cm × Height 14.6cm; Capacity 200cc\n\nTomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed his training at the Bizen Pottery Center in 2004 and began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Hyogo Prefecture in 2014.","brand":"大岩智之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618051805281,"sku":"6422","price":29700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6422.jpg?v=1790231520","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6422","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}