{"product_id":"p6198","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, an artisan known for his incomparable, god-like mastery and creator of numerous masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake cup features the pottery mark used during the artist’s later years, after he began his career as a craftsman, navigated a turbulent era, and was designated as a holder of Okayama Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe perfectly symmetrical and highly refined form reflects the skill of a master who spent his entire life facing the potter's wheel, and it is a pleasure to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features delicate Hidasuki (fire-cord) patterns fired with fine temperature control in an electronically controlled gas kiln, which he jointly developed with his son, Yuichi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDistinct from other electric-kiln Hidasuki, it possesses a unique character, with a strong, clean white clay tone that creates a sense of purity and translucence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe artisan spirit of Toshu Yamamoto is evident in the refined wheel-thrown form that sits comfortably in the hand with a pleasing weight, and in the uncompromising, straight-cut base that almost feels endearingly unadorned.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.6cm x 6.5cm, Height 5.4cm\n\nToshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Inbe, Bizen City) entered the world of pottery in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933. He later studied under Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube to hone his skills. After the war, he deepened his friendships with figures such as Rosanjin Kitaoji and Isamu Noguchi. Renowned as \"Toshu of the Potter's Wheel\" for his superior technique, he created delicate works and passionately pursued the production of tea ceramics, particularly tea caddies, establishing his status as a master of tea ware. In 1987, he was designated a Living National Treasure. In 1992, he held the \"Six Ancient Kilns Tour: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards: Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Mainichi Art Award, Bizen City Merit Award, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th Class, Honorary Citizen of Bizen City.","brand":"山本陶秀","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618710835297,"sku":"6198","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6198.jpg?v=1790240948","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6198","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}