{"product_id":"p6800","title":"Bizen bowl","description":"This is a Bizen bowl by Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates highly original works infused with a modern spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in an anagama kiln—a technique inherited from his mentor Jun Isezaki—this rice bowl features a rich, deep-brown surface fired to perfection, accented by vivid hidasuki (fire cord) markings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen firing tableware of this type, the pieces are stacked like a tower; this bowl was no exception, as it was sandwiched between other works during the firing process. As a result, you can enjoy different hidasuki patterns on both the top and bottom surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior features a scene reminiscent of a storm of sesame glaze, with fine, scattered speckles that evoke the imagery of a kiln filled with crimson flames and dancing sparks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the form is quite simple, the base is trimmed with a spatula, giving the bowl that refined atmosphere characteristic of Akiya’s work.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 15.9cm x 14.7cm x Height 6.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, he completed a 10-year apprenticeship before building his own kiln in Bizen and becoming independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Form of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Award and the Encouragement Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618063503457,"sku":"6800","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6800.jpg?v=1790231858","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6800","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}