{"product_id":"p8038","title":"Bizen ware bowl","description":"This is a brand new Bizen ware bowl, fresh from the kiln of Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under the fifth Bizen ware Living National Treasure, Jun Isezaki, and creates highly original works infused with a fresh sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis small bowl is characterized by its brilliant appearance, achieved through the traditional anagama (tunnel kiln) firing method of the Isezaki school, featuring beautiful speckled \"tobi-goma\" and \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) markings against a base of scarlet and amber-toned clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt perfectly showcases the unique characteristics of the anagama kiln, where flames rush through to the back; the variety of \"goma\" (ash glaze) patterns makes it fascinating to observe, as the atmosphere changes dramatically depending on the viewing angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA fireproof clay base was placed in the center of the interior during firing to preserve the \"hidasuki\" pattern, adding even greater enjoyment to its use as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis small bowl is versatile enough to serve a wide range of items, from colorful side dishes, salads, and fruits to sweets and ice cream.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.0cm x 10.7cm x Height 6.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\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 ten years of training, 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 work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chanoyu Molding 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":46618233634913,"sku":"8038","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8038.jpg?v=1790233660","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8038","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}