{"product_id":"p7956","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied under the fifth Bizen ware Living National Treasure, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a sake cup with a brilliant landscape created by the traditional Anagama firing method of the Isezaki school, featuring white *kase-goma* (matte ash glaze) and yellow *goma* (ash glaze) set against a base of clay with a strong scarlet hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been fired with high heat, the entire piece exhibits a wide variety of *goma* patterns, and it is fascinating how the atmosphere changes completely depending on the viewing angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior, with its scarlet clay and dynamic splashed ash, is truly spectacular, and the beauty of the clay becomes even more pronounced when the cup is filled with sake and absorbs the moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exterior features unique incised lines reminiscent of ancient ritual vessels, and the kiln alteration manifests along this gradation, creating a magnificent synergistic effect.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm x 6.7cm x Height 6.8cm\n\nMasao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after 10 years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently held his first kiln opening 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 Kogeikai Chugoku 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":46618217119841,"sku":"7956","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7956.jpg?v=1790233526","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7956","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}