{"product_id":"p7415","title":"Black cup \u0026 saucer","description":"This is a brand new black cup and saucer just removed from the kiln by Masao Akitani, an artist who trained under the fifth Bizen ware Living National Treasure, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted using the Kuro-Bizen (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, and features a stunning black color that is both deeply lustrous and warm in tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface is coated with a special clay sourced from areas near Osafune, close to Bizen City, to which a small amount of cobalt has been added, resulting in a stylish and profound black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the charms of these black works is the so-called \"blue kiln change\" (ao-yohen), where cobalt reacts with the natural glaze. This piece features a striking blue kiln change on the front of the cup, creating an incredibly impactful landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Akitani's refined sense of design, the piece is very stylish. Rather than relying on complex ornamentation to highlight the chic, modern nature of the black finish, it is designed simply to accentuate the beauty of its silhouette and lines.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: 10.8cm (including handle) x 9.0cm x 6.5cm height\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: 12.5cm x 12.4cm x 1.3cm height\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis first kiln opening took place in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition and the Japan Kōgeikai Chūgoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618319454305,"sku":"7415","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7415.jpg?v=1790235001","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7415","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}