{"product_id":"p3938","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This Bizen sake flask is the work of Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded his horizons beyond Japan to share the appeal of Bizen ware with the world. This piece was created after he was designated a Living National Treasure. The widely flared mouth and the stout, rounded body are characteristically impressive of Fujiwara’s style. True to his nickname, \"Yu of the Jars,\" this piece possesses a presence akin to a jar for holding sake.\n\nIncludes original signed box (with two-sided slats)\u003cbr\u003e\nMouth diameter 3.6cm × body diameter 9.0cm × body diameter 8.8cm × height 11.4cm; Capacity approx. 280cc\n\nYu 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 produced. Influenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also skilled at creating tableware. Starting in 1972, he held a series of themed exhibitions, including the \"100 Jars Exhibition,\" \"Sake Flask Exhibition,\" \"100 Flowers Exhibition,\" and \"100 Bowls Exhibition.\" He also produced numerous large-scale reliefs and objects. He received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1967. In 1980, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture. In 1996, he and his father became the first parent-child pair in the world of ceramics to both be designated holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties (Living National Treasures) by the Japanese government.\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include: Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, Academia Grand Prize for Art and Culture, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618557448289,"sku":"3938","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/3938.jpg?v=1790238425","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p3938","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}