{"product_id":"p8002","title":"Black bowl","description":"This is a newly fired black bowl by Masao Akitani, an artist who trained under the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted using the black Bizen technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, the bowl features a wonderfully deep, lustrous, yet warm black finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface is coated with a special clay sourced from near Osafune, close to Bizen City, to which a small amount of cobalt has been added, resulting in a stylish, deep black texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the center of the interior is left uncoated, revealing the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings, which enhances the pleasure of using this piece as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis small bowl is versatile enough for a wide range of uses, from vibrant side dishes, salads, and fruits to sweets and ice cream.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.6cm x 10.6cm x Height 6.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nMasao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki 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 Art Museum’s \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition\" and the Japan Kogei 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":46618225377377,"sku":"8002","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8002.jpg?v=1790233600","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8002","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}