{"product_id":"p5414","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This is a Bizen sake bottle by the Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, a master craftsman who created many masterpieces with peerless, god-like techniques. This bottle features the character \"Man\" (万), a Manyogana representation of \"Ma\" from his real name, Masao, and was created around the time Toshu was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture during his middle period. While Toshu is known for his late-period bottles with small necks and large bodies, this piece features the standard, balanced proportions typical of a classic Bizen sake bottle. It possesses a kiln-altered glaze that shows the origin of the Yamamoto school's intense firing style; the sophisticated finish, with its natural black base overlaid with sangiri and goma (ash glaze), speaks to the intensity of the firing process. The lower part of the piece displays the sangiri and gold highlights characteristic of Toshu's work, forming a unique landscape reminiscent of wet fish skin.\n\nSigned wooden box (four-way locking lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim diameter 3.1cm x Body diameter 8.3cm x 8.2cm x Height 12.3cm; Capacity approx. 320cc\n\nToshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Imbe, Bizen City) entered the world of ceramics in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933. He later polished 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. Known as \"Toshu of the Potter's Wheel\" for his exceptional wheel-throwing skills, he created delicate works and ambitiously engaged in the production of tea ceramics, primarily tea caddies, establishing his status as a master of the craft. He had a particular fondness for tea caddies and produced many. In 1987, he was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property). In 1992, he held the exhibition \"Travels of the Six Ancient Kilns: 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":46617989873761,"sku":"5414","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5414.jpg?v=1790230870","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5414","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}