{"product_id":"p5995","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is a timeless masterpiece by Ken Fujiwara, an artist who combined boldness with meticulous precision.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated during his wood-firing kiln period, this piece features the rich *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings that became his signature.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired inside a sagger or protected by other pieces within the climbing kiln, the cup exhibits a reddish-brown clay body characteristic of kiln-fired *hidasuki*, overlaid with fire-cord markings that possess a wet, lustrous sheen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the deep, penetrating quality of the *hidasuki* is lovely, the rustic texture of the bean-colored clay body is truly magnificent. The matte finish is particularly exquisite, creating a fascinating contrast with the glossy, wet-looking fire-cord markings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe foot is carved with a deep indentation to give it an elegant, stretched appearance, which contrasts beautifully with the generously rounded, wide body, resulting in a piece of great refinement.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-braced lid).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.6cm x 6.5cm, Height 5.4cm\n\nKen Fujiwara (1924–1977) began his pottery career in 1946 under his uncle, Kei Fujiwara, and also studied under Toyo Kaneshige and Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also studied tableware production under Rosanjin Kitaoji in Kamakura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1956, he established his own kiln in Honami, Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThereafter, his work was consistently selected for various exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he designed and built a large kiln using modern firebricks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1973, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was also a recipient of honors including the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, and the Toyo Kaneshige Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough highly anticipated as a leader who would carry the future of Bizen ware, he passed away at the young age of 53 in 1977.","brand":"藤原 建","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618021363809,"sku":"5995","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5995.jpg?v=1790231197","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5995","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}