{"product_id":"p8051","title":"Bizen beer mug","description":"This is a freshly kiln-fired Bizen beer mug 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\nThis beer mug features the spectacular scenery characteristic of the traditional anagama wood-firing techniques of the Isezaki school, with a caramel-brown clay base adorned with beautiful \"tobi-goma\" (splashed sesame glaze) throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior showcases the unique effects of the anagama kiln, where flames rush toward the back; the fine, splashed sesame patterns gathering toward the bottom are so captivating that you will find yourself admiring them while using the mug.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design is reminiscent of the beer mugs by his mentor, Jun Isezaki, with the addition of interesting curtain-like carved tucks around the base.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm x 7.8cm x Height 10.3cm\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 his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki 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\nHe has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Chanoyu Molding Exhibition\" and the Japan Kōgei Association 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":46618235502689,"sku":"8051","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8051_1.jpg?v=1790233680","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8051","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}