{"product_id":"p5727","title":"Bizen ware tea bowl","description":"This is a Bizen tea bowl by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded the appeal of Bizen ware not only within Japan but to the entire world.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style is unmistakably that of Yu Fujiwara; it is a piece that confronts the viewer with a naked heart, devoid of mere technical tricks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA masterpiece from his later years, it features a vivid scarlet hue that seems to emanate from the very core of the clay, beautifully accented by the understated greenish *goma* (ash glaze) that is the hallmark of Fujiwara Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs is characteristic of his work, it incorporates three *botamochi* (circular kiln markings) on the front, interior, and underside, ensuring that the beautiful scarlet color can be enjoyed whether one is sipping tea or admiring the foot of the bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the powerful and commanding presence typical of Fujiwara’s bold style is a major appeal, the bowl has been carefully crafted so as not to feel too heavy for use, offering a very well-balanced weight when held in the hand.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.2cm × 11.5cm × Height 8.6cm\n\nYu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was born the eldest son of Kei Fujiwara, the second Bizen ware artist to be designated a Living National Treasure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis motto in pottery was \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and he was often called \"Yu of the Jars\" for the many large jars and bowls he produced.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he also excelled at creating tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1972, he held a series of themed exhibitions including the \"100 Jars Exhibition,\" \"Tokkuri (Sake Bottle) Exhibition,\" \"100 Flowers Exhibition,\" and \"100 Bowls Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also created numerous large-scale reliefs and objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1980, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he became the first person in the history of Japanese ceramics to be designated as a Living National Treasure following his father, making them the first father-son pair to hold the title. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Culture Award, Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, Academia Arts and Culture Grand Prize, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618006028385,"sku":"5727","price":190000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5727.jpg?v=1790231030","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5727","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}