{"product_id":"p7209","title":"Bizen-yaki spouted bowl","description":"This is a slightly older Bizen *katakuchi* (spouted bowl) by Tsuneo Osawa, an artist who aims to create works that bring enrichment to daily life, taking antique ceramics as his teacher.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his practice of researching antique ceramics in parallel with his own work since becoming independent, Osawa-sensei has brilliantly distilled the charm of antique Bizen into this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe appeal lies in the dynamic scenery created by natural ash glaze layered in multiple strata; yellow *goma* (ash glaze) flows over a bluish, matte *kase-goma* base, while in areas where the ash is thicker, it has transformed into a dark brown scorched *goma*.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeanwhile, viewing the piece from below reveals the strong, reddish clay body characteristic of an *anagama* wood-fired kiln, showcasing a magnificent gradation from pale orange through scarlet to an amber hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior features a combination of the characteristics seen on the outer rim and the base of the piece; *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings are cast upon a reddish clay body, surrounded by a frost-like layer of matte *kase-goma*.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it can certainly be used as a sake server, please be aware that due to the position of the spout, the liquid may spill if tipped too sharply.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is an earlier work, it shows no stains or signs of use.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter including spout 16.2cm x 12.5cm x Height 8.1cm\n\nTsuneo Osawa was born in Akita Prefecture in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he began his apprenticeship under Bizen ware artist Taisetsu Sueishi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own *anagama* kiln and became independent in 1997, and has since been active primarily through solo exhibitions while continuing his research into antique ceramics.","brand":"大澤恒夫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618098106465,"sku":"7209","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7209.jpg?v=1790232359","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7209","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}