{"product_id":"p7770","title":"Shuten","description":"This is a sake cup by Kei Ushigaki, who trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki before establishing his own kiln in Kagoshima, a place with connections to his grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom his base in far-off Kagoshima, he was able to view the culture of Bizen ware from an outside perspective, and this piece is packed with the charm he rediscovered through that process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using high-quality clay fired in an anagama kiln built in Kagoshima, the piece features a bright gray kiln-altered surface accented by a vivid, ripe-persimmon-like scarlet \"nuke\" (uncovered area). \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior of the cup has been fired even further than the scarlet of the front, allowing one to enjoy a rich \"shiso\" (perilla) color that is uniquely characteristic of authentic Bizen ware. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, the work firmly inherits the style of the Isezaki school; it is thrown with a thick profile, then the sides are carved away to create a stylish octagonal design.\n\nPaulownia wood box not included (*a paulownia box can be made separately; requires approx. 1 month) \u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm x 6.6cm x Height 5.3cm\n\nKei Ushigaki was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Kyoto College of Traditional Crafts in 2013, he studied under Jun Isezaki to hone his ceramic techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his independence in Kagoshima Prefecture in 2018.","brand":"牛垣 渓","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618207748193,"sku":"7770","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7770.jpg?v=1790233235","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7770","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}