{"product_id":"p8111","title":"Bizen ware plate","description":"This Bizen plate was crafted by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with originality within a fresh aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired and removed from the kiln in February 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe work uses yellow clay sourced from the Ibe Hiraike pond, located near Mr. Akitani’s studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay components were not fully blended, but rather beaten and stretched to form a single plate, with the variations in the different components creating a marbled pattern through their distinct colors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDifferences are apparent not only in the patterns but also in the texture; the smooth, matte finish is quite pleasant to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plate was stack-fired to highlight the marbled clay, resulting in an intriguing combination of dynamic hidasuki (fire-cord) markings and the marble pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy stretching the clay as thin as possible and carefully trimming the edges, the plate achieves a refined appearance and ease of use.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 23.8cm × 23.6cm × Height 2.6cm\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 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 works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Incentive Award.","brand":"秋谷昌央","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618245070945,"sku":"8111","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8111.jpg?v=1790233780","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8111","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}