{"product_id":"p8118","title":"Shuten \"Ray III\"","description":"This is Ray III, an earlier sake cup (guinomi) by Toru Ichikawa, who studied under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and made a striking debut.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an exceptionally creative work that exemplifies Ichikawa's style of giving form to his endless stream of ideas through clay, the ultimate medium.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTitled \"Ray III,\" this piece incorporates a cosmological theme, using ceramics to delve into the universal question of \"why do we live?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe body of the clay is a vanilla white with a very slight yellowish tint, and it is finished with a transparent glaze that shimmers with a pearlescent, rainbow-like luster, creating a scenic view dominated by a clean and pleasant white.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is combined with vibrant sky blue and orange glazes, and finished with the signature gold and platinum accents found in Ichikawa's work, resulting in a magnificent color scheme that is both pop and gorgeous.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior has a mellow expression thanks to the pearlescent white finishing glaze, while details such as the drips of orange glaze allow one to fully enjoy the world of Ichikawa.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough an earlier work, it is unused.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.4cm x 8.4cm x Height 6.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nToru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn June 2011, he began studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki, a holder of the Okayama Prefectural Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.","brand":"市川 透","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618246316129,"sku":"8118","price":36960.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8118.jpg?v=1790233790","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8118","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}