{"product_id":"p5891","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded his vision not only within Japan but across the world to share the appeal of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style is immediately recognizable as that of Yu Fujiwara, embodying a raw, unadorned approach that rejects superficial technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a work from his later years and is relatively small, it perfectly captures the characteristics of Fujiwara's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features the profound \"shiso\" (perilla) red color and fine, matte \"kase-goma\" (ash glaze) that can be said to be synonymous with \"Yu Bizen.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt also features his signature \"botamochi\" (rice cake) markings on both the rim and the interior, skillfully creating a dull, lustrous contrast against the deep shiso red.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe botamochi mark on the rim creates a smooth mouthfeel, making it ideal for use as a drinking edge—a thoughtful touch characteristic of Fujiwara, who was always conscious of his pieces being used as functional vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dynamic moss-green kase-goma, baked firmly onto the surface, is also magnificent.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm × 6.5cm, Height 4.3cm\n\nYu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was born the eldest son of Kei Fujiwara, the second Bizen ware potter to be designated a Living National Treasure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his pottery, he followed the motto of \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and was known as \"Yu of the Vases\" for the many large jars and bowls he created.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also highly skilled in crafting tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1972, he held a series of exhibitions including the \"100 Vases Exhibition,\" \"Tokkuri (Sake Flask) Exhibition,\" \"100 Flowers Exhibition,\" and \"100 Bowls Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also produced many 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 an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he became the first person in the world of pottery to achieve the status of a nationally designated Living National Treasure, following in the footsteps of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Toyo Kaneshige Memorial Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Okayama 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":46618016088161,"sku":"5891","price":80000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5891.jpg?v=1790231141","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5891","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}