{"product_id":"p1504","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This Bizen sake flask is a timeless masterpiece by the renowned potter Ken Fujiwara, who possessed both a bold spirit and meticulous precision. The simple, clean aesthetic of the *goma* (ash glaze) and *sangiri* (kiln reduction) markings, unique to wood-fired kilns, showcases the innate beauty of the Bizen clay without any artifice. Its form is so masterful that one cannot help but pick it up to admire it; the well-balanced workmanship is reminiscent of the style of Toyo Kaneshige. With its pleasing weight in the hand, it possesses a charm that invites you to nurture its character over a long period of time.\n\nOriginal signed box (with two-way crossbar) \u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.4cm × Body diameter 9.2cm × Body diameter 9.2cm × Height 13.7cm  Capacity approx. 410cc\n\nKen Fujiwara (1924–1977) began his career in ceramics in 1946 under his uncle, Kei Fujiwara, and also studied under Toyo Kaneshige and Sozan Kaneshige. Later, he learned tableware production techniques from Rosanjin Kitaoji in Kamakura, and in 1956, he established his own independent kiln. From then on, his work was consistently selected for various exhibitions. In 1970, he devised and built a large Bizen kiln using modern refractory bricks. He was designated as a Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder in 1973 and was also awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays. Although he was expected to be a leader who would carry the next generation of Bizen pottery forward, he passed away at the young age of 53.","brand":"藤原 建","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618349928545,"sku":"1504","price":85000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1504.jpg?v=1790235302","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p1504","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}