{"product_id":"p6148","title":"Bizen ware sake bottle","description":"This is an earlier work of Bizen sake bottle by Kaz Fujiwara, an artist who seeks his own unique forms while upholding the fundamental philosophy of simplicity, clarity, and boldness, having been born to a father and grandfather who were both Living National Treasures.\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic biography up to 2008 is included, suggesting that this piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bottle features a simple yet taut form, continuing the pursuit of a beauty that does not rely on technique, just as his father and grandfather aimed for.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe unique rolled rim, reminiscent of Kei Fujiwara’s work, is also intriguing, flowing seamlessly from the rhythmical wheel marks spaced evenly along the body to the elegantly folded lip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing technique follows the tradition passed down through the generations of the Fujiwara family; while the shoulder was wrapped in hidasuki (fire cord) and kiln-fired, the body displays sangiri (ash-covered) markings that form cloud-like scenery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is an earlier work, there are no stains or signs of use.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 4.2cm x Body 9.6cm x 9.4cm x Height 13.5cm Capacity approx. 450cc\n\nKaz Fujiwara is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, and his grandfather was Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1958.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from university, he began his pottery training in 1980 under his grandfather and father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1988 and fired his first kiln in 1990.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily creates vases and tableware, known for his free and expressive style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has held solo exhibitions in various locations, including Okayama, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, the \"Three Generations of Bizen Fujiwara Exhibition\" was held.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he received the Japan Gakushikai Merit Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2004, he was appointed as an advisor to the Chugoku branch of the Urasenke Tankokai.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2006, he was appointed chairman of the Toshinkai.","brand":"藤原 和","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618035912801,"sku":"6148","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6148.jpg?v=1790231318","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6148","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}