{"product_id":"p6103","title":"Bizen Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen yohen sake cup by Suehiro Koyama, an earlier work created under the tutelage of his father, the master artisan Issou Koyama I, and influenced by Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe included pottery history document dates to around 1999, suggesting the piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exceptional kiln transformation (yohen) is a magnificent finish that is immediately recognizable as a top-tier work, and such pieces are rare even within a single firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it is extremely difficult to achieve both intense firing and beautiful scarlet coloration in the ash-covered kiln transformation (haikaburi yohen) of a climbing kiln, this work perfectly balances a rich, mouse-gray ash coating with an oozing, vibrant scarlet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece features an intriguing form with a slight gathering of clay on the front-left side, and despite being somewhat small, its thick-walled construction gives it a strong sense of presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an earlier work, there are no signs of use or stains.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-bar lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 5.8cm x 5.9cm x Height 5.3cm\n\nSuehiro Koyama was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1948, the third son of Issou Koyama I.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from Bizen High School, he trained at the Toshoen kiln for approximately four years before building his own kiln and becoming independent in 1971.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he received guidance from Sozan Kaneshige, learning his aesthetic sense and balance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1973, he was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and has won seven awards at the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, including the Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Prefectural Governor's Award, and the Prefectural Exhibition Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a commissioned artist for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition in 1984.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has also won six awards at the Issuikai Exhibition since 1979 and has been recognized at the Tanabe Art Exhibition.","brand":"小山末廣","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618030571617,"sku":"6103","price":19000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6103.jpg?v=1790231281","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6103","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}