{"product_id":"p4340","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen sake cup by Intangible Cultural Property holder Yuichi Yamamoto, son of the legendary master craftsman Toshu Yamamoto. A recent work, it beautifully captures the distinctive characteristics of the Yamamoto family in both its form and firing. The golden sesame glaze (goma) generously applied to the front is a signature finish that makes the piece instantly recognizable as Yamamoto Bizen, with the golden, flowing glaze appearing as if dusted with baked-on gold leaf. The form also exhibits hallmark traits, featuring a perfectly straight, wheel-thrown silhouette that possesses an ultimate simplicity, devoid of any unnecessary embellishment. The rim is thinned and coated with smooth sesame glaze, providing a mouthfeel akin to a fine glass.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm x Diameter 6.5cm x Height 5.8cm\n\nYuichi Yamamoto is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto and began his career in ceramics under his father in 1959. In 1968, he became the first to introduce a gas kiln to Bizen ware. Driven by a keen, scientific spirit of inquiry, he researched ways to transform \"hidaski\" (fire-cord) patterns—which often rely on chance—into intentional designs. He devised the \"himon\" and \"hisai\" techniques, in which he uses an extract boiled down from rice straw like paint to draw flowers and patterns directly onto the clay body. He produces a wide range of works, including vases, tea utensils, jars, and large bowls. He became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1967. In 1995, he published an introductory guide for creators titled \"Techniques of Bizen Ware: Tradition and Creation.\" In 1996, he received the Tabe Museum Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and in the same year, he was designated as an Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property holder.\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Numerous honors including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Culture Merit Award, and the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition Grand Prize \/ Served as a judge for prefecture exhibitions\u003cbr\u003e\nAffiliations: Japan Kōgei Association, Bizen Ware Toshinkai, Bigeikai, Gengakai, Kunpukai","brand":"山本雄一","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618597032033,"sku":"4340","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/4340.jpg?v=1790238954","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p4340","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}