{"product_id":"p6818","title":"Bizen tsurukubi (crane-neck) vase","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Tsurukubi (crane-neck) vase by Mashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating works that are uncompromisingly direct and full of character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the many Bizen-yaki potters, it is precisely because Master Aiga specializes in the firing process that he can express these colors of clay and kiln effects, which can only be achieved by firing the pieces to their absolute limit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is rare to find a work that so perfectly fits the description of \"disregarding profitability\" at first glance; it is a magnificent piece that he has fired exhaustively until it met his own standards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe yellow sesame glaze (ki-goma) cascading from the neck is nothing short of a masterpiece, but this piece does not end there; the opposite side is entirely covered in a glassy sangiri (reduction firing) effect, creating an incredibly luxurious scene where overwhelming kiln transformations vie for attention.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been subjected to intense heat, the neck tilts slightly, and its silhouette—reminiscent of ancient Bizen pieces—becomes more captivating the longer you look at it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned with the classic dimensions of a Tsurukubi vase, it can be used as both a sake vessel and a flower vase, making it a piece that offers a truly diverse range of enjoyment, including its scenery and form.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we apologize, but it will take some time until it is ready for shipment.)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim diameter 5.1cm x Body diameter 10.4cm x 10.2cm x Height 17.8cm Capacity: Approx. 480cc\n\nMashiro Aiga was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1972.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Pottery Center in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2003, he built a fully underground anagama kiln in Sabo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe following year, he built his second, semi-underground anagama kiln, where he continues to dedicate himself to his craft.","brand":"相賀真志郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618063994977,"sku":"6818","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6818.jpg?v=1790231880","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6818","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}