{"product_id":"p8040","title":"Bizen ware bowl","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen ware bowl, freshly fired from the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied 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\nThis small bowl is characterized by its vibrant appearance, achieved through the traditional anagama (tunnel kiln) firing method of the Isezaki school, featuring beautiful speckled \"tobi-goma\" (flung sesame ash glaze) and \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) patterns over a base of scarlet and amber-toned clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bowl perfectly captures the unique qualities of the anagama kiln, where flames blow through to the back of the kiln with great intensity, resulting in a fascinating variety of ash patterns that change drastically depending on the angle from which it is viewed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRefractory clay was placed at the center of the interior to preserve the \"hidasuki\" pattern, adding to the pleasure of using the piece as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis small bowl is versatile enough for everything from colorful side dishes, salads, and fruits to sweets and ice cream.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.6cm x 11.5cm 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 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 a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis first kiln opening was in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art \"The Form of Tea\" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Award and the Encouragement Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618233831521,"sku":"8040","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8040.jpg?v=1790233662","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8040","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}