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No. 3127
Bizen sake cup
¥80,000
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Description
This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, an artist who expanded his vision beyond Japan to share the appeal of Bizen ware with the world. This masterpiece beautifully captures the characteristics of "Yu Bizen," featuring fine moss-green *kase-goma* (dry sesame glaze). The *botamochi* mark on the front has a beautiful border with an elegant gold hue, embodying the full charm of Yu Bizen alongside the *kase-goma*. The inner surface features a *nuke* (a clear area created during firing), and the interior of the foot has a faint orange earth tone, as if capturing the entire view of the Katakami Bay at twilight within the cup.
(*Shows almost no signs of use)
(*There is a small chip in the kase-goma on the foot [bottom of the foot in the front photo])
(*Please note that the cup may be slightly unsteady due to the shape of the foot) Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 6.6cm x Diameter 6.5cm x Height 5.5cm Yu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was the eldest son of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara. His motto for pottery was "simple, clear, and bold," and he was known as "Yu of the Jars" for the many jars and bowls he created. Influenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also skilled at making tableware. Starting in 1972, he held a series of exhibitions, including the "100 Jars," "Sake Bottle," "100 Flowers," and "100 Bowls" exhibitions. He also produced many large-scale reliefs and objects. He received the Japan Ceramics Society Award in 1967, and was designated a Prefectural Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1980. In 1996, he became the first person in the pottery world to be designated a nationally recognized Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure), following in his father's footsteps.
Major awards: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Encouragement Prize, Academia Art and Culture Grand Prize, and the Medal with Blue Ribbon.
(*Shows almost no signs of use)
(*There is a small chip in the kase-goma on the foot [bottom of the foot in the front photo])
(*Please note that the cup may be slightly unsteady due to the shape of the foot) Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 6.6cm x Diameter 6.5cm x Height 5.5cm Yu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was the eldest son of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara. His motto for pottery was "simple, clear, and bold," and he was known as "Yu of the Jars" for the many jars and bowls he created. Influenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also skilled at making tableware. Starting in 1972, he held a series of exhibitions, including the "100 Jars," "Sake Bottle," "100 Flowers," and "100 Bowls" exhibitions. He also produced many large-scale reliefs and objects. He received the Japan Ceramics Society Award in 1967, and was designated a Prefectural Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1980. In 1996, he became the first person in the pottery world to be designated a nationally recognized Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure), following in his father's footsteps.
Major awards: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Encouragement Prize, Academia Art and Culture Grand Prize, and the Medal with Blue Ribbon.
Details
- Pottery Type
- guinomi