{"product_id":"32-マンガン釉-鎬cup","title":"32 Manganese Glaze Shinogi Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cup by Michikazu Sakai features a beautiful manganese glaze on the exterior and well-balanced \"shinogi\" (carved facets) that are both dynamic and somehow refined. The interior is white, allowing the color of your beverage to show beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA masterpiece that is pleasing to the eyes, hands, and mouth. Perfect for the whole family!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichikazu Sakai creates his works in an anagama kiln, where the strong flames and intense smoke flow make for highly individual and serendipitous pieces. While it's a challenging environment where the firing results vary greatly depending on how the kiln is loaded and fired, Sakai's works, born from repeated trial and error and masterful control over the firing process, are remarkably crisp, high in mass, and uniquely fired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: Approx. 8 cm \/ Height: Approx. 7 cm\u003cbr\u003eAs these are artisanal works, there may be individual differences in glaze, color, and size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichikazu Sakai - Brief Biography\u003cbr\u003e1975 Born in Nagano Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e1995 Okayama Bizen Pottery Center\u003cbr\u003e1996 Studied under Bizen ware artist Satoru Masamune\u003cbr\u003e1998 Built an anagama kiln in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e2016 Moved to Kagawa Prefecture and built an anagama kiln and a downdraft kiln\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*After use, please wash off dirt promptly and dry thoroughly.\u003cbr\u003e*Not suitable for oven, microwave, or dishwasher.\u003cbr\u003e*Returns and refunds are not accepted. We ask for your understanding before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"境道一 \/ Michikazu Sakai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49379527098645,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9124\/1110\/files\/250929_FFT8285.jpg?v=1759460117","url":"https:\/\/foodforthoughttokyo.com\/en-us\/products\/32-%e3%83%9e%e3%83%b3%e3%82%ac%e3%83%b3%e9%87%89-%e9%8e%accup","provider":"FOOD FOR THOUGHT | フードフォーソート","version":"1.0","type":"link"}