{"product_id":"p6726","title":"Bizen ware shochu cup","description":"This Bizen shochu cup is by Tsuneo Osawa, an artist who aims to create works that bring richness to daily life, with antique ceramics as his mentor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his practice of balancing the study of antique ceramics with his own creative work since becoming independent, Mr. Osawa has brilliantly captured the charm of ancient Bizen in this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scenery changes dramatically between the lower and upper parts of the work, with the lower section developing a glossy black finish reminiscent of Ibe-te ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe upper section, meanwhile, features a unique, bluish sangiri (fire-altered) pattern and vivid gold highlights, shifting from the subdued aesthetic of the base to a design that vividly reflects the intensity of the flames.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior also features quite strong gold highlights similar to the exterior, creating a blue-gray and red landscape that resembles blue Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile designed as a shochu cup, it is a versatile piece that can be used as a multi-purpose cup or tea cup.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.9cm x 8.7cm x Height 8.9cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nTsuneo Osawa was born in Akita Prefecture in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he began his apprenticeship under Bizen pottery master Taisetsu Sueishi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own anagama kiln and became independent in 1997, and has since focused his activities on solo exhibitions while continuing his research into antique ceramics.","brand":"大澤恒夫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618061406305,"sku":"6726","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6726.jpg?v=1790231784","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6726","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}