{"product_id":"p7885","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is from the Seimine period of Kakumize Juhō, who blazed his own trail after being mentored by the masters of modern ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt includes a pottery biography up to 1998, suggesting it was produced around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs expected of a student of legendary Bizen potters like Toyo Kaneshige and Toshu Yamamoto, the piece is packed with the fascinating effects of \"haikaburi\" (ash-covered) kiln transformation achieved through a wood-fired climbing kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thoroughly fired ash-covered glaze takes on an almost silvery-gray sheen, creating a magnificent contrast with the soft scarlet hues that emerge in the unglazed areas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA highlight is the form achieved through the artist's signature \"shinogi\" technique, where he hand-carved a thick, wheel-thrown piece with a spatula.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--nl----\u003eThe spiral design, appearing to converge as it rotates, evokes the image of a towering sacred mountain, befitting the character \"mine\" (peak) in his name.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough a previous work, it shows no signs of dirt or use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.1cm x 6.0cm x Height 6.1cm\n\nKakumize Seimine was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1921.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1935, he began studying maki-e lacquerware under Jinsei Namba at the Okayama Prefectural Industrial School.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the war, deeply impressed by the work of Toyo Kaneshige, he began his path in ceramics under his guidance in creating hohin (teapot) vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently studied under Toshu Yamamoto as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1969, he was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1980, he was designated as a holder of an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997, he exhibited at the Bizen Pottery Paris Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe produced numerous works that transcended traditional boundaries, with his \"Oni-Bizen,\" \"E-Bizen,\" \"Jomon-Bizen,\" and \"Sue-style Bizen\" being particularly well-known.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also enjoyed painting, calligraphy, and waka poetry, publishing four collections of poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards include: Toyo Kaneshige Prize, Sanyo Shimbun Prize, Minister of Education Award, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, among many others \/ Member of the Prefectural Exhibition Judging Committee","brand":"各見政峯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618212860001,"sku":"7885","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7885.jpg?v=1790233417","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7885","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}