{"product_id":"p6350","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto, a master who created numerous masterpieces with unparalleled, god-like techniques that left others far behind.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cup features the potter's mark used during the latter years of his life, after he had started his career as a craftsman and, having weathered tumultuous times, was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe perfectly symmetrical and exceptionally refined form, characteristic of a master who spent his entire life working at the potter's wheel, is a pleasure to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile symmetrical design is often cited as a hallmark of Toshu's work, the vibrant gold coloration seen in this piece is another major characteristic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeautiful gold hues appear across the entire surface—including the interior and exterior—and combined with the subtly shifting earthen tones of reddish-purple and orange, the impression changes dramatically depending on the viewing angle, much like the iridescence of a jewel beetle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe matte black sesame (goma) glaze and white fire-marking (sangiri) add further depth to the dynamic, golden patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a crack in the foot ring caused by a stone inclusion (ishihaze), but this does not affect its use.\n\nOriginal signed box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 7.0cm x Height 6.0cm\n\nToshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Ibe, Bizen City) entered the world of pottery in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later studied under the Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube to refine his techniques.\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\nToshu was so skilled at the potter's wheel that he was known as \"Toshu of the Wheel,\"\u003cbr\u003e\nToshu Yamamoto (1906–1994, born in Ibe, Bizen City) entered the world of pottery in 1921 and established his own kiln in 1933.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later studied under the Kyoto ceramic artist Yaichi Kusube to refine his techniques.\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\nToshu was so skilled at the potter's wheel that he was known as \"Toshu of the Wheel,\"\u003cbr\u003e\nand he favored creating delicate, symmetrical works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was particularly ambitious in his production of tea caddies, establishing his status as a master of tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) in 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1992, the \"Six Ancient Kilns Tour: Living National Treasure Toshu Yamamoto Exhibition\" was held.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards: Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award, Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Mainichi Art Award, Bizen City Merit Award, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class, Honorary Citizen of Bizen City","brand":"山本陶秀","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618715881569,"sku":"6350","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6350.jpg?v=1790241064","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6350","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}