{"product_id":"p7899","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This Bizen-ware sake cup (guinomi) is by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, an artist who expanded his perspective not only within Japan but across the globe to share the allure of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece features a style instantly recognizable as that of Yu Fujiwara, conveying a sense of raw, unadorned sincerity that eschews superficial technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a work from the very last years of Yu Fujiwara's life, showcasing the firing characteristics that defined his artistry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately half of the piece is covered in dark green *kase-goma* (matte ash glaze), creating a magnificent contrast with the clay body, which exhibits flashes of scarlet and *shiso* (perilla-leaf) color.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe presentation of the *botamochi* (circular kiln-fire marks)—a signature element of Fujiwara Bizen—is truly masterful; a half-moon *botamochi* is positioned at the rim on the front, while the interior features another *botamochi* reminiscent of a moon reflected on a lake's surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Yu Fujiwara’s work is typically characterized by a rich, *shiso*-colored clay, this piece exhibits intense scarlet hues at the rim, the interior, and within the foot ring, which will deepen in color when dampened with sake, further intoxicating those who behold it.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san box) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.4cm × 6.3cm × Height 5.2cm\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 ceramic practice, he adopted the motto of \"simplicity, clarity, and boldness,\" creating many large-scale jars and bowls, which earned him the nickname \"Yu of the Jars.\"\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 recurring exhibitions, including the \"100 Jars,\" \"Tokkuri\" (Sake Bottle), \"100 Flowers,\" and \"100 Bowls\" exhibitions.\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\nHe was designated a Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he became the first person in the history of Japanese ceramics to follow his parent as a Nationally Designated Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Tosho Kaneshige Memorial 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 Grand Prize for Art and Culture, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618731872353,"sku":"7899","price":66000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7899.jpg?v=1790241551","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7899","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}