{"product_id":"p6946","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded his vision not only within Japan but to the world, widely conveying the appeal of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style is instantly recognizable as that of Yu Fujiwara, a piece created with a raw sincerity that eschews superficial technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA work from his later years, it is slightly small but clearly exhibits the characteristic features of Fujiwara's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt displays the deep shiso (perilla) color and fine-grained dry ash glaze (kase-goma) that are synonymous with his style of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNaturally, it also features the signature \"botamochi\" markings on the rim and interior, effectively creating a dull, glowing contrast within the deep shiso color.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe botamochi section on the rim provides a smooth mouthfeel, making it ideal to drink from—a thoughtful touch typical of Fujiwara, who was always conscious of his pieces being used as functional vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dynamic, moss-green dry ash glaze, which appears as if baked directly into the surface, is also magnificent.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.5cm, Height 5.3cm\n\nYu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was born the eldest son of Kei Fujiwara, the second Living National Treasure in Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his pottery, he lived by the motto \"Simple, Clear, and Bold,\" and was known as \"Yu of the Jars\" for the many large-scale jars and bowls he produced.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also highly skilled in creating tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1972, he held a series of exhibitions, including the \"100 Jars,\" \"Tokkuri (Sake Bottle),\" \"100 Flowers,\" and \"100 Bowls\" exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also created many large-scale reliefs and objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramics Society Award in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1980, he was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he became the first in the pottery world to be designated a national Living National Treasure, following in the footsteps of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Kaneshige Toyo Prize, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement and Cultural Prizes, Sanyo Shimbun Prize, Chugoku Cultural Prize, Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, Academia Grand Prize for Art and Culture, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618070843489,"sku":"6946","price":90000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6946.jpg?v=1790232039","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6946","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}