Bizen Sake Cup

This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, an artist known for his incomparable, god-like technical mastery and for creating numerous masterpieces. The artist's seal indicates that this is a work from his later years. As a master of the potter's wheel, Toshu's brilliant technique shines through in the flawless, dignified form, extending from the rim down to the base. The firing is exceptionally refined, featuring a golden-hued clay surface dusted with fine black sesame glaze, resulting in a sake cup with a calm and sophisticated aesthetic.

Original signed wooden box (shiho-zan style)
Diameter 6.6cm × Diameter 6.6cm × Height 5.3cm

Toshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Inbe, Bizen City) entered the world of pottery in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933. He later refined his skills under the tutelage of Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube. After the war, he deepened his friendships with Kitaoji Rosanjin and Isamu Noguchi. Known as "Toshu of the Wheel" for his superior throwing skills, he produced delicate works and established himself as a master of tea ceramics, with a particular passion for tea caddies. He was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) in 1987. In 1992, he held the exhibition "Journey of the Six Ancient Kilns: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto Exhibition."
Major awards: Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Mainichi Art Award, Bizen City Distinguished Service Award, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, Honorary Citizen of Bizen City. This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, an artist known for his incomparable, god-like technical mastery and for creating numerous masterpieces. The artist's seal indicates that this is a work from his later years. As a master of the potter's wheel, Toshu's brilliant technique shines through in the flawless, dignified form, extending from the rim down to the base. The firing is exceptionally refined, featuring a golden-hued clay surface dusted with fine black sesame glaze, resulting in a sake cup with a calm and sophisticated aesthetic. Original signed wooden box (shiho-zan style)
Diameter 6.6cm × Diameter 6.6cm × Height 5.3cm Toshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Inbe, Bizen City) entered the world of pottery in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933. He later refined his skills under the tutelage of Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube. After the war, he deepened his friendships with Kitaoji Rosanjin and Isamu Noguchi. Known as "Toshu of the Wheel" for his superior throwing skills, he produced delicate works and established himself as a master of tea ceramics, with a particular passion for tea caddies. He was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) in 1987. In 1992, he held the exhibition "Journey of the Six Ancient Kilns: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto Exhibition."
Major awards: Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Mainichi Art Award, Bizen City Distinguished Service Award, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, Honorary Citizen of Bizen City.