{"product_id":"p7163","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Sake Bottle","description":"This is a Bizen Hidasuki sake bottle by the prodigy Harada Juro, who was described as having \"frightening potential\" and who studied ancient Bizen pottery alongside the great Bizen scholar, Dr. Matazaburo Katsura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA pottery biography dated up to 2004 is enclosed, suggesting it was crafted around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is from one of the final kilns Juro operated personally. Unlike the graceful aesthetic typically associated with Hidasuki works, this bottle is characterized by a remarkably hard, intensely fired Hidasuki finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired inside the anagama kiln in a location shielded from direct flame, such as a sagger, the surface has turned a blue-black hue due to reduction, accented by burnt-in, gold-tinted orange cord markings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe body features traces of fine *tobi-goma* (accidental fly ash) caused by minor hot air infiltration, creating a charming accent reminiscent of antique Bizen Hidasuki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hand-coiled body features faint ridges suggestive of an *akoda* (pumpkin) shape, yet it has been dynamically distorted as if twisted by a Nio guardian, allowing one to enjoy the \"Juro-ism\" backed by his thorough, disciplined craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is also well-designed for ease of use, with a comfortable weight in the hand and a gentle texture that makes it all too easy to drink a little too much.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a pre-owned piece, but it shows no signs of use or staining.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.6cm x Body diameter 9.1cm x Body diameter 9.0cm x Height 10.9cm Capacity: approx. 260cc\n\nJuro Harada was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1941.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from Meiji University, he worked in a corporate role before beginning his career as a potter around 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built a small anagama kiln in 1971 and a climbing kiln the following year, commencing full-scale pottery production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 1975, he visited ancient kiln sites and studied ancient Bizen under the guidance of Bizen scholar Matazaburo Katsura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1991, he built an anagama kiln on Amidayama in Ushimado.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nParticularly noted for his *suribachi* (grinding bowls), he produced vases, tea wares, and sake vessels primarily using the hand-coiling technique, supplemented by wheel-throwing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held solo exhibitions throughout Japan, including in Tokyo and Osaka.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he held a joint exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnology in Australia with Fushina-ware potter Kenji Funaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was exhibited at and acquired by the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu, to commemorate its opening.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2005, his works were acquired by the New Orleans Museum of Art in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2024.","brand":"原田拾六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618090143841,"sku":"7163","price":176000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7163.jpg?v=1790232294","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7163","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}