{"product_id":"p7890","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by the late Intangible Cultural Property holder Yuichi Yamamoto, son of the master craftsman Toshu Yamamoto, who possessed god-like skill.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic history biography from around 2004 is enclosed, suggesting this piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece features an intense kiln transformation (yohen) that looks as if ash was scooped up and showered over it, with flowing sesame glaze (nagare-goma) layered over the ash-covered kiln transformation to create a truly magnificent appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCharacteristic of Yuichi-sensei, who used not only split red pine but also miscellaneous wood for firing, the flowing sesame glaze displays an appealing hue reminiscent of a rock face exposed to wind and rain for tens of thousands of years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it is presumed that the protrusions from the ash-covered kiln transformation itself were tremendous, they have been carefully shaved down and well-maintained across the entire surface, including the interior.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the form has been influenced by the intense firing; what began as a shape close to a perfectly symmetrical circle, typical of Yamamoto Bizen, has warped slightly under the heat. It is truly fascinating how it intentionally discards the \"potter's wheel technique\"—a theme of Yamamoto Bizen—to confront such overwhelming thermal energy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough a previous work, there is no dirt or sign of use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.3cm x 6.1cm x Height 5.2cm\n\nYuichi Yamamoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1935 as the eldest son of Toshu Yamamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1959, he began his path in ceramics under his father, Toshu.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1968, he became the first in Bizen ware to introduce a gas kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he published the introductory book for creators, \"Bizen Ware Techniques: Tradition and Creation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he won the Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize at the \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the same year, he was certified as an Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property holder.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a scientific spirit of inquiry, Yuichi Yamamoto engaged in research to intentionally express the highly accidental effects of hidasuki (fire-cord) patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe devised the \"himon\" and \"hisai\" techniques of artificial hidasuki, using extract boiled from rice straw like paint to draw flowers and patterns on the clay body.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe produced a wide range of works, focusing on flower vases and tea utensils, as well as jars and large bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Culture Merit Award, Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition Grand Prize, and many others \/ Prefectural Exhibition Judge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAffiliated Organizations: Japan Kōgei Association, Bizen Ware Toshinkai, Bigeikai, Gengakai, Kunpukai","brand":"山本雄一","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618213023841,"sku":"7890","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7890.jpg?v=1790233424","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7890","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}