{"product_id":"p6213","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen ware sake cup (guinomi) by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded his vision beyond Japan to the world, sharing the appeal of Bizen ware far and wide.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece features a style instantly recognizable as that of Yu Fujiwara; it is a work that strikes the viewer with a naked honesty, stripped of superficial technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in his later years after being designated a Living National Treasure, the piece displays the characteristic firing results of Fujiwara’s work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe repertoire of \"botamochi\" (a hallmark of Fujiwara Bizen) is superb. On the front, a half-moon-shaped botamochi is placed on the rim, balancing aesthetics with functionality, while on the back, a hazy, silver-toned \"nuke\" (spot of unglazed surface) creates a mystical atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base clay possesses a complex hue, a blend of shiso (perilla), orange, and brown tones, combined with a golden luster akin to painted platinum, forming a unique tactile quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, inside the cup, where this brilliant clay can be fully enjoyed, a large botamochi is spread across the bottom. When you finish your sake, the golden luster shines as if a silver moon were emerging from the surface of a lake.\n\nOriginal wooden box (shihōzan style) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.6cm x Height 5.5cm\n\nYu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was the eldest son of Kei Fujiwara, the second person to be named a Living National Treasure for Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his pottery, he lived by the motto \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and was known as \"Yu of the Jars\" for the many large jars and bowls he produced.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also highly skilled in tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 1972, he held a series of recurring exhibitions, such as the \"100 Jars,\" \"Sake Flasks,\" \"100 Flowers,\" and \"100 Bowls\" exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also created numerous large-scale reliefs and objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1980, he was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he became the first person in the pottery world to be designated a nationally recognized Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, following in the footsteps of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include: The Toyo Kaneshige Prize, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Promotion Award and Cultural Prize, Sanyo Shimbun Prize, Chugoku Cultural Prize, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Encouragement Prize, Academia Art and Culture Grand Prize, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618040205409,"sku":"6213","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6213.jpg?v=1790231355","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6213","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}