{"product_id":"p6363","title":"Bizen Sake Cup: Jomon style","description":"This is a Jomon-style Bizen sake cup from the Masamine period by Sensei Masamine Kakimi, who forged his own path after being mentored by the great masters of modern ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece includes a pottery history document dating up to 2001, suggesting it was crafted around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake cup is part of the Jomon Bizen series, which Sensei Masamine—who spent his career pursuing the legacies of the great Showa-era masters—consistently championed as his signature work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his quest to approach the masters who looked back to the vibrant, powerful yet understated Bizen of the Momoyama and early Edo periods, or the simple, unadorned Bizen of the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, he embarked on this ambitious project to reach the origins of pottery itself: the Jomon style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"Jomon\" (cord-marked) title of the series is represented here not so much by literal rope patterns, but by an atmosphere reminiscent of ancient wall paintings. While the patterns are intricate, the overall design avoids feeling overly mechanical; it strikes a masterful, exquisite balance, demonstrating a freehand touch that is refined rather than haphazard.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing method also leans toward more primitive techniques rather than standard Bizen ware, resulting in a finish that sits between unglazed earthenware and hard-fired stoneware.\n\nSigned wooden box (Shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 6.5cm, Height 6.6cm\n\nSensei Masamine Kakimi was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1921.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1935, he began studying maki-e lacquerware under lacquer artist Jinsai Namba at the Okayama Prefectural School of Crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the war, he was moved by the style of Toyo Kaneshige and, following guidance in creating hohin (teapot) forms, he entered the world of pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later studied under Toshu Yamamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1969, he was recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1980, he was designated a Holder of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997, his work was exhibited at the Bizen Ware Exhibition in Paris.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe created numerous works that transcended traditional boundaries, becoming famous for his Oni Bizen, E-Bizen, Jomon Bizen, and Sue-style Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA man of many talents, he also enjoyed painting, calligraphy, and waka poetry, publishing four collections of poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Recipient of the Toyo Kaneshige Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, and many others \/ Member of the Prefectural Exhibition Judging Committee.","brand":"各見政峯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618050101345,"sku":"6363","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6363.jpg?v=1790231479","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6363","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}