{"product_id":"p7943","title":"Bizen ware cup and saucer","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen ware cup and saucer, fresh from the kiln by Masao Akitani, an artist known for his original works infused with a fresh sensibility, who studied under the fifth Living National Treasure for Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cup and saucer set features the brilliant landscape characteristic of the traditional anagama (climbing kiln) firing of the Isezaki school, showcasing the stylish and beautiful kiln transformation (yohen) that is Akitani's signature.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup, fired with an abundance of fuel, features a rich, dark brown texture that has thoroughly absorbed the smoke, accented by splatters of yellow sesame (goma) glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConversely, the saucer was stacked during firing, resulting in a white surface highlighted by lightning-like scarlet fire markings (hidasuki).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece features a simple, thin-walled design, with the handle being particularly delicate, offering a unique tactile experience when held.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 11.4cm x 8.2cm x Height 6.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 12.7cm x 12.7cm x Height 1.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first kiln opening in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618319847521,"sku":"7943","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7943.jpg?v=1790235022","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7943","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}