{"product_id":"p6876","title":"Bizen ware sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, an artisan whose peerless, legendary skills allowed him to create numerous masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nBearing the triangular \"Ma\" potter's mark, this piece is believed to date from Toshu Yamamoto's middle period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReflecting the work of a master who spent his life facing the potter's wheel, the perfectly symmetrical and exquisitely refined form is a pleasure to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated during a period when he was researching the clay quality of Momoyama-era Bizen and searching for superior clay, this work features the profound shiso (perilla) coloration typical of his middle period and is made from a coarse, pebble-rich clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe foot is beautifully hollowed out in the manner Toshu favored for his refined works, with the movement of the pebbles during the scraping process creating a highly impressive finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe kiln changes, with their well-balanced appearance of yellow sesame glaze, sangiri, and thread-like sesame patterns, will only become more sophisticated with use.\n\nOriginal signed box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.5cm × Height 5.6cm\n\nToshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Inbe, Bizen City) entered the world of ceramics in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently studied under Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube to hone his craft.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the war, he deepened his friendships with artists such as Rosanjin Kitaoji and Isamu Noguchi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRenowned as \"Toshu of the Potter's Wheel\" for his superior technique, he favored the creation of delicate, symmetrical works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was particularly passionate about creating tea caddies, establishing his status as a master of tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was designated a Living National Treasure (Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property) in 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1992, the exhibition \"Journey of the Six Old Kilns: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto\" was held. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Mainichi Art Award, Bizen City Distinguished Service Award, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class, and Honorary Citizen of Bizen City.","brand":"山本陶秀","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618068516961,"sku":"6876","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6876.jpg?v=1790231956","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6876","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}