{"product_id":"p7251","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by the late Hisanaga Koide, an artist who inherited the techniques of Juro Harada and left behind a body of magnificent work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombining a dynamic firing finish with form backed by impeccable technique,\u003cbr\u003e\nthis piece strives to go beyond the Harada Juro philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece is covered in a coarse, sandpaper-like green \"goma\" (ash glaze),\u003cbr\u003e\ncondensing the charm of a dynamic kiln firing using mixed woods—a technique inherited from his master.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay quality is also of the highest caliber; over a rich, succulent shiso-red clay, \u003cbr\u003e\na golden hue has settled over the entire surface, giving it the appearance of a platinum coating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the interior, a dynamic \"ishihaze\" (stone burst) reminiscent of his master's Taiko stone works sits prominently,\u003cbr\u003e\nits appearance of about to sprout forth will surely serve as the perfect accompaniment to your drink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that has been carefully stored since purchase.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.2cm × 8.9cm × Height 5.7cm\n\nHisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became an apprentice to Juro Harada in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 2011 and built a climbing kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln firing in 2013.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2020.","brand":"小出尚永","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618106462305,"sku":"7251","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7251.jpg?v=1790232427","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7251","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}