{"product_id":"p6719","title":"Blue Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is an Ao-Bizen (blue Bizen) sake cup by the second Fujiwara Rakuzan, a master craftsman born as the third son of the first Fujiwara Rakuzan, who created numerous masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in 1937 using a salt kiln, this Ao-Bizen sake cup is by the second Fujiwara Rakuzan, a man known for his hermit-like lifestyle and exquisite craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing clay that has been carefully elutriated to remove impurities and small stones, and fired in the salt kiln that is synonymous with Rakuzan, this piece possesses a surface texture that feels almost like porcelain despite being Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style reflects the early Showa period with a strong emphasis on intricate craftsmanship, featuring a stone-like texture also seen in his chrysanthemum incense burners, and a brilliantly sharpened foot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn contrast, the interior features a simple and expansive form; while the surface design conveys a piercing sense of tension, the piece finishes by offering a view of the vermilion kiln-change coloring typical of Ao-Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nBox signed by the third Rakuzan (Shiho-san box)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.1cm x Height 6.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe second Fujiwara Rakuzan was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1910 as the third son of the first Fujiwara Rakuzan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied pottery under his father from a young age and succeeded as the second Fujiwara Rakuzan in 1930 following his father's passing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKnown as \"Rakuzan of tea bowls and incense burners,\" he was selected as a national \"Maru-gi\" (Selected Traditional Craftsman) in 1948.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1954, he was recognized as an Okayama Prefecture Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property holder.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also received the Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Culture Merit Award and the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays (Sixth Class).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away on September 3, 1996.","brand":"二代藤原楽山","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618061242465,"sku":"6719","price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6719.jpg?v=1790231776","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6719","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}