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No. 4101
Bizen houhin
¥72,000
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Description
This is a Bizen teapot (hohin) by Intangible Cultural Property holder Yuichi Yamamoto, son of the legendary master craftsman Toshu Yamamoto. True to his lineage as the son of Toshu Yamamoto, known as a master of the potter's wheel, Yuichi has crafted a piece with exceptionally refined wheel-thrown precision. Complementing the elegant form, the spout is remarkably sharp, reminiscent of a bird of prey's beak, ensuring an excellent pour. The piece features a stunning kiln-change (yohen) pattern, rare even within a single firing, which, combined with the masterful craftsmanship, makes this a truly premium teapot. (Please note that there is a small chip in the ash glaze on the lid's knob, but this does not affect its functionality.)
Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 10.0cm × Diameter 8.9cm × Height 8.3cm Yuichi Yamamoto is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto and began his path in pottery under his father in 1959. In 1968, he became the first to introduce a gas kiln to Bizen ware. With a scientific spirit and a thirst for exploration, he researched ways to transform *hidasuki* (fire-cord) patterns—typically left to chance—into intentional designs. He developed the "Himon" and "Hisai" techniques, using concentrated rice straw extract as a pigment to paint flowers and patterns onto the clay, creating "artificial" *hidasuki*. He produces a wide range of works, including vases, tea utensils, jars, and large bowls. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1967. In 1995, he published an introductory manual for creators titled "Bizen Ware Techniques: Tradition and Creation." In 1996, he received the Tabe Museum Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition and was designated as an Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property holder that same year.
Awards: Numerous honors including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Arts and Culture Merit Award, and the Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition Grand Prize; Prefectural Exhibition judge.
Affiliations: Japan Kōgei Association, Bizen-yaki Toshinkai, Bigeikai, Gengakai, Kunpukai
Diameter 10.0cm × Diameter 8.9cm × Height 8.3cm Yuichi Yamamoto is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto and began his path in pottery under his father in 1959. In 1968, he became the first to introduce a gas kiln to Bizen ware. With a scientific spirit and a thirst for exploration, he researched ways to transform *hidasuki* (fire-cord) patterns—typically left to chance—into intentional designs. He developed the "Himon" and "Hisai" techniques, using concentrated rice straw extract as a pigment to paint flowers and patterns onto the clay, creating "artificial" *hidasuki*. He produces a wide range of works, including vases, tea utensils, jars, and large bowls. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1967. In 1995, he published an introductory manual for creators titled "Bizen Ware Techniques: Tradition and Creation." In 1996, he received the Tabe Museum Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition and was designated as an Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property holder that same year.
Awards: Numerous honors including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Arts and Culture Merit Award, and the Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition Grand Prize; Prefectural Exhibition judge.
Affiliations: Japan Kōgei Association, Bizen-yaki Toshinkai, Bigeikai, Gengakai, Kunpukai
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