{"product_id":"p1765","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded his vision beyond Japan to the rest of the world, widely conveying the charm of Bizen ware. It is a work with a flavor typical of Fujiwara, featuring a deep scarlet \"tasuki\" (cord) pattern layered over the scarlet clay body. The interior is impressive, showing a full scarlet hue reminiscent of vermilion-lacquered vessels. The dignified, signature form of Fujiwara provides a sense of stability, making it feel as if you can relax and entrust yourself to it.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (with two-way struts)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × Diameter 6.8cm × Height 6.0cm\n\nYu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was the eldest son of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara. His motto for pottery was \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and he was known as \"Yu of the Jars\" for the many jars and bowls he produced. Influenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also skilled at making tableware. Starting in 1972, he held a series of exhibitions such as the \"100 Jars Exhibition,\" \"Tokkuri (Sake Bottle) Exhibition,\" \"100 Flowers Exhibition,\" and \"100 Bowls Exhibition.\" He also created many large-scale reliefs and objects. He received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1967. In 1980, he was designated a Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture. In 1996, he became the first person in the pottery world to be designated a nationally recognized Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure), a title also held by his father. \u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Encouragement Prize, Academia Art and Culture Grand Prize, and the Medal with Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618387218529,"sku":"1765","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1765.jpg?v=1790235636","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p1765","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}