{"product_id":"p1915","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, an artist known for his peerless, god-like technical mastery and the creation of numerous masterpieces. Yamamoto is highly acclaimed for his Hidasuki (fire-cord) technique, famous for its vivid crimson markings set against a notably pale, white-toned body. While slightly small in size, the piece has a substantial, weighty feel in the hand. Its gentle, rounded form is beautifully accentuated by the charming Hidasuki patterns, evoking a sense of rustic warmth. It is an elegant piece that conveys a serene atmosphere, reminiscent of a warm spring breeze as you gaze upon it.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.3cm x Diameter 6.3cm x Height 5.4cm\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 refined his skills under the guidance of Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube. After the war, he deepened his friendships with figures such as Rosanjin Kitaoji and Isamu Noguchi. Renowned for his exceptional wheel-throwing skills—earning him the nickname \"Rokuro no Toshu\" (Toshu of the Potter’s Wheel)—he created delicate works and actively produced tea ceramics, primarily tea caddies (cha-ire), establishing his position as a master craftsman of tea wares. He had a particular fondness for tea caddies, of which he produced many. He was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) in 1987. In 1992, he held the \"Six Ancient Kilns Journey: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards and honors 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, Fourth Class, and Honorary Citizen of Bizen City.","brand":"山本陶秀","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618410483809,"sku":"1915","price":100000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1915.jpg?v=1790235852","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p1915","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}