{"product_id":"p8151","title":"Blue-Honed Sake Cup","description":"This new blue-carved sake cup (guinomi) by Sohei Takashima, who made a \u003cbr\u003e\nbrilliant debut after graduating from Jun Isezaki’s studio and receiving the Japan Ceramic Association Contemporary Ceramic Encouragement Award, is a striking piece. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, \u003cbr\u003e\nTakashima established his own studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City, and this blue sake cup is crafted using his signature black slip. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made using the black slip technique characteristic of the Isezaki school, \u003cbr\u003e\ngiving the entire piece a deep, lustrous black finish and a visually compelling appearance. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece was fired using the double-firing method in a kerosene kiln, which Takashima is currently researching, \u003cbr\u003e\nimparting a vivid blue reminiscent of salt glaze and an exquisite luster. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe yellow sesame seeds produced by the thorough firing are also beautiful, \u003cbr\u003e\nparticularly the rich accumulation of sesame seeds remaining in the recessed area. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe highly intricate form, featuring evenly spaced diagonal cuts, is also fascinating, \u003cbr\u003e\nwith the kiln effects, slip, and form coming together as one to create a free and expansive world of blue. \n\nSigned wooden box to be provided at a later date (we apologize, but it will take some time before shipping.). \u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8 cm × 6.7 cm × Height 5.0 cm\n\nSohei Takashima was born in Kushiro, Hokkaido, in 1991. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Department of Design at Doto University in 2014 and immediately became a disciple of Jun Isezaki. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently operates his own studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received encouragement awards at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, been selected for the “Form of Chanoyu” exhibition at the Tabe Art Museum, received an encouragement award at the Toubi Exhibition, been selected for the Contemporary Chato Exhibition, and received the Japan Ceramic Association Contemporary Ceramic Encouragement Award.","brand":"高島聡平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438053236833,"sku":"8151","price":17600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8151.jpg?v=1792532729","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8151","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}