{"product_id":"p8145","title":"Bizen-Oribe Cup","description":"This is a Bizen Oribe cup by Kenji Takenaka, who entered the world of ceramics after a career in jewelry design and studied under Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to its name, Bizen Oribe, this piece is made of Bizen clay and finished with Oribe glaze,\u003cbr\u003e\nbeautifully bringing out the appeal of both Bizen and Oribe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the base Bizen clay, various minerals within the clay emerge as black and silver specks,\u003cbr\u003e\ncreating an interesting accent as they emit a dull luster against the dark brown clay surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the Oribe glaze is applied with a dynamic pouring technique,\u003cbr\u003e\nmasterfully expressing variations in shade along the throwing lines by taking advantage of the glaze's transparency.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe glaze pools inside and around the foot, taking on an obsidian-like hue,\u003cbr\u003e\nwhich is another one of the unique visual effects created by the pouring technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box (please allow a little extra time for shipping, as we are currently requesting the artist's biography).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.5 cm × 8.3 cm × Height 7.0 cm\n\nKenji Takenaka was born in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1957.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptivated by the medium of clay, he transitioned from jewelry designer to ceramic artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Bizen Ceramic Center in 1986, he worked there as an instructor for two years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1988, he began studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, and later became independent in 1994 after firing his first kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has been active primarily through solo exhibitions at department stores and galleries nationwide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work has been selected numerous times for exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, prefectural exhibitions, and the Chanoyu Form Exhibition.","brand":"竹中健次","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438052909153,"sku":"8145","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8145.jpg?v=1792532714","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8145","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}