{"product_id":"p6523","title":"Black Grail","description":"This is a black cup by Tomoyuki Oiwa, an artist who studied pottery under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and now works in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand-new piece, fired in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. Oiwa aims for intense firing in his process; the high heat transforms the slip into a magnificent black color, resulting in a glossy, clear black finish similar to that of his mentor, Mr. Kakurezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece also features vibrant, light-blue kiln transformations; the incredibly clear colors and scenery are reminiscent of *hikidashi-guro* (pulled black ware), creating a truly fascinating effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition, a large amount of yellow sesame-seed ash glaze (*koma*) has flowed down the front and interior, creating a luxurious landscape of black, blue, and gold that is endlessly captivating to gaze upon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs for the form, the artist has thoroughly pursued beauty as a three-dimensional object, and the foot, which demonstrates the strong design sensibility inherited from his mentor, is truly impressive.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis versatile cup can be used for a variety of purposes, such as for shochu or as a tea cup.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.1cm × 9.8cm × Height 8.5cm\n\nTomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed the Bizen Pottery Center program in 2004 and began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2014, he established his own studio in Hyogo Prefecture and became an independent artist.","brand":"大岩智之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618718699617,"sku":"6523","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6523.jpg?v=1790241198","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6523","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}