{"product_id":"p6829","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen sake bottle by Masashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating uncompromising, spirited works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly a master like Aiga, who specializes in the firing process among the many Bizen ceramicists, could achieve such an expression, where the clay color and firing effects are born specifically through exhaustive firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is rare to find a piece that so perfectly embodies the phrase \"cost is no object\" at first glance; this is one of only two finished bottles that resulted from firing the clay repeatedly until it met his exacting standards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe yellow *goma* (ash glaze) flowing smoothly from the shoulder is truly elegant, but the subtle tonal shifts on the neck caused by the *kabuse-yaki* (covered firing) technique are particularly charming, creating an astonishing, moist yet dry texture that evokes the feel of ancient Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen pouring sake, any remaining droplets are designed to soak into the clay of the shoulder, adding even more allure to the Bizen-style surface, which possesses a charm so compelling you almost want to bite into it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Bizen clay usually becomes harder and loses color as it is fired more intensely, this piece features an exquisitely lustrous surface that almost appears damp, allowing one to enjoy a deep, complex interplay of reddish-purple and brownish hues.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 4.4cm × Body 9.2cm × 9.2cm × Height 14.0cm; Capacity approx. 320cc\n\nMasashiro Aiga was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1972.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Ceramic Center in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2003, he built a fully underground *anagama* kiln in Samukaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe following year, he built his second kiln, a semi-underground *anagama*, where he continues to devote himself to his craft.","brand":"相賀真志郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618065797217,"sku":"6829","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6829.jpg?v=1790231892","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6829","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}