{"product_id":"p6339","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, a master who created numerous masterpieces with peerless, miraculous skill.\u003cbr\u003e\nBearing the \"Ma\" character seal derived from his real name, Masao, this piece is believed to have been created during the few years starting from 1956.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe symmetrical and exceptionally refined form, characteristic of a master who spent his entire life working with the potter's wheel, is a pleasure to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe light and airy lifting of the wheel is truly impressive, and the piece as a whole is crafted to be quite thin, with the rim particularly well-refined for a clean pour.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade from a clay low in iron and high in whiteness, it reacts sensitively to the kiln's fire, transforming into a matte black that possesses a supple, living-skin-like beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined with the disciplined form typical of a master of the wheel, this chic kiln-transmuted glaze gives the sake cup a truly dignified presence.\n\nOriginal box (Nihō-san) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.4cm x 6.3cm, Height 5.5cm\n\nToshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Ibe, Bizen City) entered the world of ceramics in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later refined his techniques under the guidance of Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the war, he deepened his friendships with figures such as Rosanjin Kitaoji and Isamu Noguchi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKnown as \"Toshu of the Potter's Wheel\" for his exceptional technical skill, he preferred creating delicate, symmetrical works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was particularly passionate about creating tea caddies, establishing his reputation as a master of tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1987, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1992, he held the exhibition \"Journey of the Six Old Kilns: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards 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, Gold Rays with Rosette, and Honorary Citizen of Bizen City.","brand":"山本陶秀","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618049380449,"sku":"6339","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6339.jpg?v=1790231453","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6339","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}