{"product_id":"p6632","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This is a Bizen ware tea cup by Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded the reach of Bizen ware not only within Japan but across the world.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece features a style instantly recognizable as his, embodying a raw, unpretentious spirit that eschews mere technical trickery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYu-sensei did not typically produce tea cups or beer mugs; this is a rare item specially crafted as a commemorative gift for celebratory occasions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features the characteristic \"red-on-red\" *hidasuki* (fire-cord) patterns of Fujiwara Bizen, lending the piece a unique and warm aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay used is remarkably fine-grained, resulting in a surface texture that feels exceptionally pleasant to the touch when held as a beer mug.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this piece dates from the artist's early to middle period, it is in new, unused condition.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (two-way crossbar construction)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.2cm x 8.0cm x Height 12.1cm\n\nYu Fujiwara (1932–2001, born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture) was the eldest son of Kei Fujiwara, the second person to be designated a Living National Treasure for Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis pottery philosophy was centered on being \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and he was widely known as the \"Master of Large Vessels\" for his numerous large jars and bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also highly skilled in creating tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1972, he held a series of thematic exhibitions, including the \"100 Jars Exhibition,\" \"Tokkuri (Sake Flask) Exhibition,\" \"100 Flowers Exhibition,\" and \"100 Bowls Exhibition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also produced many large-scale reliefs and objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1967, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1980, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he achieved a milestone in the world of ceramics by becoming the first son to follow his father as a nationally designated holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include: Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Chugoku Cultural Award, Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, Academia Grand Prize for Art and Culture, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618058719329,"sku":"6632","price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6632.jpg?v=1790231702","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6632","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}