Bizen sake cup

This Bizen sake cup is by Tadashi Yoshimoto, a devoted pupil of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara, who upholds his master's philosophy and artistic style. The stunning moss-green *kase-goma* (matte ash glaze) is as dense and vivid as vegetation, reminiscent of the work of both Kei and his son Yu. The *nuke* (unfired or unglazed patch) strictly follows their tradition; arranged on the front from the rim like a sunset, and reflected into the interior as if shimmering on the surface of the sea, it evokes the sunset over Katakami Bay as seen from the Fujiwara family studio. The crisp, tall foot is dignified, featuring a *tokin* (folded cloth) design that perfectly complements the large body.

Signed wooden box (shihosan style)
Diameter 7.7cm × Diameter 7.1cm × Height 5.9cm

Tadashi Yoshimoto became an indoor pupil of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara in 1964, studying under him for 19 years until his mentor's passing. In 1975, he built his own kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and established his independence. His first kiln firing resulted in selections for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Eastern China Branch Exhibition, and he became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1986. He boasts an outstanding exhibition record, including selections and awards in the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, Eastern China Branch Exhibition, Tōshinkai Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Ceramic Art Biennale, and the Yakishime Ceramics Open Competition. He has also actively held solo exhibitions since 1977 at major department stores in cities including Okayama, Fukuyama, Mihara, Hiroshima, Tottori, Yonago, Kumamoto, Himeji, Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, to great acclaim. In 1988, he was honored with the Kaneshige Tōyō Award, and in 2007, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture. This Bizen sake cup is by Tadashi Yoshimoto, a devoted pupil of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara, who upholds his master's philosophy and artistic style. The stunning moss-green *kase-goma* (matte ash glaze) is as dense and vivid as vegetation, reminiscent of the work of both Kei and his son Yu. The *nuke* (unfired or unglazed patch) strictly follows their tradition; arranged on the front from the rim like a sunset, and reflected into the interior as if shimmering on the surface of the sea, it evokes the sunset over Katakami Bay as seen from the Fujiwara family studio. The crisp, tall foot is dignified, featuring a *tokin* (folded cloth) design that perfectly complements the large body. Signed wooden box (shihosan style)
Diameter 7.7cm × Diameter 7.1cm × Height 5.9cm Tadashi Yoshimoto became an indoor pupil of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara in 1964, studying under him for 19 years until his mentor's passing. In 1975, he built his own kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and established his independence. His first kiln firing resulted in selections for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Eastern China Branch Exhibition, and he became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1986. He boasts an outstanding exhibition record, including selections and awards in the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, Eastern China Branch Exhibition, Tōshinkai Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Ceramic Art Biennale, and the Yakishime Ceramics Open Competition. He has also actively held solo exhibitions since 1977 at major department stores in cities including Okayama, Fukuyama, Mihara, Hiroshima, Tottori, Yonago, Kumamoto, Himeji, Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, to great acclaim. In 1988, he was honored with the Kaneshige Tōyō Award, and in 2007, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.