{"product_id":"p7067","title":"Antique sake bottle","description":"This is a brand new antique-style sake bottle, freshly taken from the kiln by Sohei Takashima, who made a spectacular debut after graduating from the studio of Jun Isezaki, where he was awarded the Japan Ceramic Society's Award for Encouragement of Contemporary Ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was created by Takashima-sensei, who apprenticed under the fifth Bizen ware Living National Treasure, Jun Isezaki, before establishing his own studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough the title \"antique-style\" (koshoku) may be unfamiliar, this ambitious work successfully achieves the coloration of Old Bizen by utilizing an oil-fired kiln, showing that he is unafraid to challenge ancient works with the latest knowledge, free from preconceived notions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the heart of this antique-style finish is the clay texture, which resembles that of Old Bizen Ibe-te; this appearance is achieved by using iron oxide from Bitchu.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo bring out the withered, refined taste of the antique-style, great attention has been paid to every detail of the form. The dignified rim and neck reveal a deep study of Old Bizen, and the slightly weighty feel, which conveys the density of the clay, matches the antique aesthetic perfectly.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 4.0cm × Body Diameter 8.8cm × Body Diameter 8.8cm × Height 14.1cm Capacity approx. 350cc\n\nSohei Takashima was born in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2014, he graduated from the Department of Design at Dohto University and subsequently apprenticed under Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently independent, working in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis awards and selections include the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Encouragement Award, selection for the Tabe Museum's \"Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition,\" the Tobi Exhibition Encouragement Award, selection for the Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition, and the Japan Ceramic Society's Award for Encouragement of Contemporary Ceramics.","brand":"高島聡平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618076938337,"sku":"7067","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7067.jpg?v=1790232176","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7067","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}