{"product_id":"p7051","title":"Bizen tokkuri","description":"This is a Bizen sake bottle by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded his vision beyond Japan to share the appeal of Bizen ware with the world.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style is immediately recognizable as that of Yu Fujiwara; it is a work that confronts the viewer with a naked heart, stripping away any superficial technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated during his later years after being designated a Living National Treasure, this piece exhibits the distinctive firing characteristic of Fujiwara's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe *botamochi* (peony mochi) pattern—a hallmark of Fujiwara Bizen—is superb; on the front, a scarlet \"nuke\" (spot left by shielding) is placed right in the center, appearing almost imposing, while on the back, a softly emerging scarlet spot resembles a hazy moon, creating a fantastical atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base clay displays a complex hue blending orange and scarlet, overlaid with a unique metallic sheen—as if painted with platinum—that covers the surface and creates a sparkling, distinctive landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Fujiwara tended to make smaller sake bottles in his later years, this piece features a form that sits between a *katatsuki* (shoulder-lap) and a *kabu* (turnip) shape. It has a comfortable weight in the hand, making it a very practical piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was purchased new and stored without ever being used, so there are no stains or signs of use whatsoever.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 4.0cm x Body diameter 9.0cm x Body diameter 8.8cm x Height 11.9cm, Capacity approx. 320cc\n\nYu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was the eldest son of Kei Fujiwara, the second person to be named a Living National Treasure for Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his pottery, he lived by the motto \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and became known as \"Fujiwara of the Urns\" for his many large-scale urns and bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also highly skilled in creating tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 1972, he held a series of recurring exhibitions including the \"Hundred Urns Exhibition,\" \"Sake Bottle Exhibition,\" \"Hundred Flowers Exhibition,\" and \"Hundred Bowls Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also produced numerous large-scale reliefs and objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1980, he was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property holder by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he became the first person in the pottery world to follow his parent as a Nationally Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Chugoku Cultural Award, the Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, the Academia Arts and Culture Grand Prize, and the Medal with Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618076250209,"sku":"7051","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7051.jpg?v=1790232161","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7051","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}