{"product_id":"p7289","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup (guinomi) was created by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded the appeal of Bizen ware not only within Japan but across the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style is unmistakably that of Yu Fujiwara—a piece that confronts the viewer with a naked heart, devoid of superficial technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a mid-career piece from before he was designated a Living National Treasure, showcasing the distinctive firing style characteristic of Fujiwara.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHalf of the piece is covered in moss-green \"kase-goma\" (dry ash glaze), which creates a magnificent contrast with the rich, shiso-red clay surface typical of his work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"botamochi\" (a specific mark created by placing a piece of clay on the vessel during firing) display, a signature of \"Fujiwara Bizen,\" is truly sophisticated; a half-moon shaped botamochi is positioned on the rim at the front, balancing aesthetic appeal with functionality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the texture of the clay on the reverse side has a deep, heavy hue reminiscent of reduced wine, accented by shimmering, platinum-like patches of shiso-red, resulting in exceptional beauty.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 6.9cm x Height 5.6cm\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\nHis motto for pottery was \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and he was known as \"Yu of the Jars\" for the many large 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 Exhibition,\" \"Tokkuri (Sake Bottle) Exhibition,\" \"100 Flowers Exhibition,\" and \"100 Bowls Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also created 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 a Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he and his father became the first parent-child pair in the history of the ceramic arts to both be designated as National Living Treasures. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include: Toyo Kaneshige Memorial Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, Academia Arts and Culture Grand Prize, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618113867873,"sku":"7289","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7289.jpg?v=1790232486","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7289","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}