No. 5748

Bizen Tokkuri

Kei Fujiwara

¥120,000

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Description

This is an early work from Kei Fujiwara's career.
His signature is an early version.
A firing effect known as "Sangiri" appears across the entire piece.
This is a firing pattern frequently seen in Bizen ware from the early Showa era.
The design of the work follows the antique Bizen "Kabura" (turnip) style.
This serves as the origin of Kei Fujiwara's sake bottles.

He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1899.
He was originally a writer, but became a potter in 1940.
He was designated as a Living National Treasure in 1970.
He passed away in 1983.

Details

Pottery Type
Sake bottle
Dimensions
W 9.0cm x D 9.0cm x H 15.4cm, 400cc
About the Artist
He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1899.
He was a writer, but since 1940 he became a potter.
He was accredited as a living human national treasure in 1970.
He died in 1983.

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