{"product_id":"bizen-pottery-artist-taiga-mori-made-beer-mug-jac-bzm-502-m12","title":"Bizen Pottery Artist \"森 大雅 \/ Taiga Mori\" made \"Beer Mug\" JAC-BZM-502-M12","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThis work is the Bizen Pottery Artist \"森 大雅 \/ Taiga Mori\" made \"Beer Mug\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a beer mug made of Bizen Pottery, one of Japan’s most renowned ceramic traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay surface displays a variety of subtle expressions, allowing you to fully appreciate the distinctive charm of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile perfect for beer, it can of course be enjoyed with a wide range of other beverages as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is often said that drinking beer from a Bizen Pottery mug enhances its taste, creating a finer, creamier foam and a smoother mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is because the minute irregularities on the surface of Bizen Pottery help produce delicate bubbles and maintain the foam for a longer time.\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, the natural breathability of Bizen clay brings out the aroma of the beer even more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBizen Pottery is also known for its excellent heat-retention properties, keeping your drinks warm for longer than ordinary cups.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt gently rounds out the flavors of your beverages and excels at both keeping drinks hot and cold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThis is a beer mug that lets you experience the warmth and rustic charm unique to Bizen Pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt’s perfect not only for personal use, but also makes a wonderful gift for someone special.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is often said that drinking beer from a Bizen Pottery cup makes it taste even better, thanks to its fine, creamy foam and smooth mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy beer tastes better in Bizen Pottery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe minute unevenness on the surface of Bizen Pottery creates delicate, creamy bubbles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting head:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThese fine bubbles last longer than usual, allowing you to enjoy the beer’s flavor for an extended time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth mouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tiny pores in the clay mellow the sharpness of the beer, giving it a softer, smoother taste.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe excellent breathability of Bizen Pottery brings out the rich aroma of the beer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBizen Pottery keeps chilled beer from warming up too quickly, so you can savor it at the perfect temperature until the last sip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThanks to these qualities, Bizen Pottery beer mugs and steins are beloved by many who appreciate how they make beer taste even more delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout \"備前焼 \/ Bizen ware\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"備前焼 \/ Bizen ware\" is a ceramic art that has been handed down over millennia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\"備前焼 \/ Bizen ware\" is one of the \"Six Old Kilns of Japan\" along with Seto, Tokoname, Echizen, Shigaraki, and Tanba, and has a history of over a thousand years.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe oldest and most historic of these kilns is \"備前焼 \/ Bizen ware\".\u003cbr\u003e\nBizen City in Okayama Prefecture is a major center of Bizen Pottery, and there are still many kilns in the city, where numerous Bizen Pottery artists devote themselves to creating works of art.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is said that the kilns in this area have not been extinguished for more than 1,000 years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"clay making\"  determines the quality of the works\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"備前焼　土作り\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/bizen-tsuti-02.jpg?v=1715762577\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/bizen-tsuti-02.jpg?v=1715762577\"\u003e\nThe foundation of \"Bizen ware\" lies in \"clay making\" which greatly influences the quality of the product, as it is said, \"1 [clay], 2 [firing], 3 [shape].\u003cbr\u003e\nThe raw clay material is soil collected from the bottom of a rice field called \"Hiyose\", which was deposited in the Ibe area of Bizen City and other areas.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis clay contains a large amount of iron and a variety of organic matter, which reacts with high-temperature flames to produce a wide range of kiln deformation.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay \"Hiyose\" is exposed to the elements for several years, and then undergoes a number of processes, including \"Sui-hi\" (sieving to determine particle size), \"Kage-bohi\" (drying in the shade to remove moisture), and \"Nekashi\" (aging) to allow the clay to mature.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n            \n\u003cstrong\u003eThe most attractive feature of Bizen ware is \"窯変 \/ Yo-hen, Kiln Transformation (change of the ceramic surface)\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe greatest characteristic of \"Bizen ware\" is its simple and rustic beauty, which is neither glazed nor painted.\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing \"split red pine wood\", which is essential for \"Bizen ware\", as fuel, the pots are slowly fired for about 10 days in a \"climbing kiln\" with a high-temperature flame that reaches 1,200°C.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"備前焼　赤松の割木\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/bizen-mori-seisaku-08.jpg?v=1715740531\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/bizen-mori-seisaku-08.jpg?v=1715740531\"\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"備前焼　登り窯\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/bizen-mori-seisaku-10_c9b7a779-9487-4fdc-a8ec-11c0bbde81f4.jpg?v=1715740530\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/bizen-mori-seisaku-10_c9b7a779-9487-4fdc-a8ec-11c0bbde81f4.jpg?v=1715740530\"\u003e\n            \nFiring by the \"Yaki-shime\" technique, which has been handed down from generation to generation, produces a \"Yo-hen\" effect on the ceramic surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beauty of \"Bizen ware\" lies in the \"Yo-hen\" (kiln transformation) created by the scorching heat of the flames.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThree features of \"Yo-hen\" (kiln transformation)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Go-ma \/ sesame\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"窯変　胡麻\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/youhen-goma-01.jpg?v=1715739697\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/youhen-goma-01.jpg?v=1715739697\"\u003e\nThe ashes of the \"split red pine wood\" used as fuel melt and vitrify at high temperatures, producing a pattern on the the ceramic surface that looks like sesame seeds sprinkled on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese \"Go-ma \/ sesame\" are most often found in kilns that are fired near relatively high-temperature fires.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"San-giri\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"窯変　棧切\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/youhen-sangiri-01.jpg?v=1715739697\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/youhen-sangiri-01.jpg?v=1715739697\"\u003e\nThis is a kiln alteration that occurs during the firing process when a piece is buried in ash on the kiln floor and not directly exposed to the fire, or when it is fired in a reduction firing process due to air currents, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe color of the ceramic skin can be gray, dark gray, or blue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hi-dasuki\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"窯変　緋襷\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/youhen-hidasuki-01.jpg?v=1715739696\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/youhen-hidasuki-01.jpg?v=1715739696\"\u003e\nThe beautiful pattern is characterized by the scarlet \"tasuki\" (a red sash) on the white or light-colored ceramic surface, as the name \"Hi-dasuki\" implies.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis scarlet pattern appears when a work is fired with straw wrapped around it.\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally, this pattern appeared when straw was placed or wrapped between pieces to prevent them from sticking to each other in the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nBizen Pottery Artist \"森 大雅 \/ Taiga Mori\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"陶芸家 森大雅\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/photo_mori-01.jpg?v=1715675453\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/photo_mori-01.jpg?v=1715675453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e- History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1974 \/ Born at Inbe in Bizen city, Okayama prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 \/ Completed the course at Ceramic Center. Taken over the grandfather’s kiln (Name: Fuurai), and learned pottery and sculpture from Gyokusyu Kimura\u003cbr\u003e\n2001 \/ First solo exhibition at Toumidori in Tokyo\u003cbr\u003e\n Okayama Tenmaya Exhibition, Matsuya Ginza Exhibition (8 times), Kobe Daimaru Exhibition (3 times), Hakata Daimaru Exhibition (twice)\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 \/ Created an extremely small portable kiln that rides on a light truck\u003cbr\u003e\n2013 \/ Travel in France for making kiln\u003cbr\u003e\n Exhibition, and lecture at Category:Musée national de la porcelaine Adrien Dubouché in Paris\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 \/ Travel across America for pottery study and international exchange\u003cbr\u003e\n Group Exhibition at Urasenke New York Branch\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 \/ Exhibition “Bizen-Yaki Speaker” at Milan Furniture Fair\u003cbr\u003e\n2017 \/ Exhibition and lecture at Ceramics Museum Berlin, Tea Ceremony Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n International group exhibition at Tiantai Mountain National Museum in China with 2 pottery artists\u003cbr\u003e\n2018 \/ Exhibition at Collect in England, and Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 \/ Exhibition in Costa Rica, Taiwan, Korea, and Tokyo\u003cbr\u003e\n Started GalleryKai (Inbe, 1506-1) by joint managements\u003cbr\u003e\n2020 \/ Exhibiting at ONE ART Taipei2020, ART FAIR PHILIPPINES 2020, ART NAGOYA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e- Travel History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFind time and go on a journey. Nepal, Bhutan, Turkey, Thai, and Germany. (1 Exhibition), France (3 Exhibitions), China (4 Exhibitions), Cambodia, and Vietnam (1Exhibition), Costa Rica (1Exhibition), Korea (1 exhibition), Taiwan (4 exhibitions), Mexico and so on.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e- Artist-in-residence program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrance (2013), Suzu city in Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan (2018), and Onggi Museum at Jeju city in Korea (2019)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards\n2003 \/ Rookie of the year at Art-Mirai International Open Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 \/ Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition\", selected\u003cbr\u003e\n Pola Foundation for the promotion of traditional Japanese Culture, at Ceramic Art Foundation Exhibition, selected\u003cbr\u003e\n Japan Kogei Association Chugoku branch Exhibition (2009～2010), selected\u003cbr\u003e\n Okayama Art Exhibition (2009～2010), selected\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n             \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBizen Pottery Artist \"森 大雅 \/ Taiga Mori\" made \"Beer Mug\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Work No.：JAC-BZM-502-M12\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Work Size：About Φ83㎜ × Height 142㎜\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Work Weight：About 307 g\u003cbr\u003e\n*In a paper box.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n             \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nCautions for using \"Bizen Pottery\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo use \"Bizen Pottery\" for long years, please note the following precautions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease be careful of sudden temperature changes.\u003cbr\u003e\nBizen Pottery is made from high quality clay and fired slowly, so it may be damaged by sudden temperature changes.\u003cbr\u003e\n●Pouring boiling water or other hot water into \"Bizen Pottery\" while they are excessively chilled in a freezer can cause them to crack or break.\u003cbr\u003e\n●Not for use in microwave ovens, ovens, or over an open flame.\u003cbr\u003e\n●Please refrain from using a dishwasher as much as possible, as it may be washed at high temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are using a teacup or sake cup to pour hot liquids for the first time, we recommend the following preparation procedure before use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis preparation increases heat resistance and reduces the risk of breakage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Fill a pot large enough to hold the entire piece of pottery, such as a teacup or sake cup to be used, with water and submerge the pottery completely.\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Gradually heat the pot in which the pottery is submerged over a flame, and when it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer as it is for about 10 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Once the fire is extinguished, let it cool naturally as it is, and the preliminary preparation is complete.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n             \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45993903325347,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-BZM-502-M12-00.jpg?v=1751529226","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/bizen-pottery-artist-taiga-mori-made-beer-mug-jac-bzm-502-m12","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}