{"product_id":"p1562","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"This Bizen yunomi (teacup) is the work of Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, a master who created numerous masterpieces with peerless, god-like techniques. Toshu Yamamoto pioneered his own unique style of \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) patterns, renowned for their light and vibrant streaks cast across a stark white body. This piece is no exception, with soft, airy \"tasuki\" markings that perfectly complement the surprisingly thin construction, creating a truly magnificent impression. It is light and delicate, with a rim that feels as soft as a feather against the lips, yet it remains firmly balanced with a solid center of gravity. It is the very embodiment of a master potter's expertise on the wheel.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm × Diameter 7.8cm × Height 7.7cm\n\nToshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Ibe, Bizen City) entered the world of ceramics in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933. He later studied under Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube to refine his skills. After the war, he deepened his friendships with figures such as Rosanjin Kitaoji and Isamu Noguchi. Known as \"Toshu of the Wheel\" for his exceptional throwing skills, he created delicate works and actively produced tea ceramics, primarily tea caddies (cha-ire), establishing himself as a master of tea ware. He was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) in 1987. In 1992, he held the \"Travels through the Six Ancient Kilns: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto Exhibition.\" \u003cbr\u003e\nKey awards include: Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Mainichi Art Award, Bizen City Distinguished Service Award, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, and Honorary Citizen of Bizen City.","brand":"山本陶秀","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618359758945,"sku":"1562","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1562.jpg?v=1790235381","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p1562","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}