{"product_id":"p6759","title":"Bizen Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This Bizen kiln-change sake cup (guinomi) was created by Shingo Koyama, who was born into a family of potters under his father, the second Koyama Isso, and studied under Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nHe strives to create works that carry on the excellence of Momoyama-period Bizen into the modern day, resulting in a sake cup with profound character crafted from high-quality \"ta-tsuchi\" clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is entirely enveloped in \"haikaburi\" (ash-covered) kiln-change, the star of climbing kiln firing, and the vitrified, glassy ash glaze on the front—known as \"namako-hada\" (sea cucumber skin)—exudes an exquisite charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the deep black of the ash-covering continues unbroken from the back and sides to the interior, resulting in a flawless finish that can truly be called a textbook example of haikaburi kiln-change.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, true to the style of an artist who trained under Sozan Kaneshige, the work does not end there; the \"nuke\" (uncovered area) on the front reveals a sophisticated and flavorful scarlet hue that speaks to the use of carefully selected clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe slightly thick trimming of the foot evokes the spirit of Sozan Kaneshige, yet the powerful and flowing rise of the body reflects the artist’s own unique sense of rhythm.\n\nOriginal wooden box (four-sided cleat construction) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 6.4cm × 6.2cm, Height: 5.4cm\n\nShingo Koyama was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1964 as the eldest son of the second Koyama Isso.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving grown up in a family of potters, he graduated from the Design and Fine Arts program at Naniwa College in 1984.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe then spent six years training under Sozan Kaneshige, a holder of the Okayama Prefecture Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property, starting in April of the same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince becoming independent in 1990, he has worked alongside his father, the second Koyama Isso, on projects such as the restoration of the former Shizutani School and Shizutani Shrine.","brand":"小山真吾","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618061996129,"sku":"6759","price":18700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6759.jpg?v=1790231811","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6759","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}