{"product_id":"p8025","title":"Bizen-yaki black mug","description":"This is a Bizen black mug by Sohei Takashima, who made a spectacular debut after graduating from the studio of Jun Isezaki and winning the Japan Ceramic Society's Modern Ceramic Art Encouragement Award.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Bizen black mug was created by Takashima, who apprenticed under the fifth Living National Treasure for Bizen ware, Jun Isezaki, before establishing his own studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy refining the final firing process in an electric kiln, he has created an artificial gold luster across the piece, while the gradation of three distinct clay tones evokes a unique atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface of this piece has a metallic hue that brilliantly accentuates Takashima's exquisite craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTakashima meticulously crafts everything from tableware to tea utensils, and this piece is no exception, showcasing impressive attention to detail in every corner.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.1cm × 7.5cm × Height 8.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nSohei Takashima was born in Kushiro, Hokkaido, in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2014, he graduated from the Department of Design at Dohto University and immediately began his apprenticeship under Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently working independently in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis awards and selections include the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Encouragement Award, selection for the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition,\" the Tobi-ten Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Award, selection for the Modern Tea Ceramics Exhibition, and the Japan Ceramic Society's Modern Ceramic Art Encouragement Award.","brand":"高島聡平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618230849633,"sku":"8025","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8025.jpg?v=1790233637","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8025","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}