{"product_id":"p7137","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is an earlier work of Bizen sake cup by Masashi Yoshimoto, a devoted pupil of Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara, who carries on his philosophy and artistic style.\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic biography from around 2007 is enclosed, suggesting it was produced during that period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"botamochi\" marking is positioned to cover the front, a hallmark firing technique characteristic of the Fujiwara Bizen style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFollowing in the footsteps of his mentor, who aimed for bold, magnanimous, and warm craftsmanship, the cup is somewhat thick-walled but conveys a palpable sense of warmth from the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bright shiso-colored clay tone combined with the half-moon botamochi scenery creates a charming atmosphere; the understated and tranquil finish is soothing to the eye, making it a piece that can be enjoyed for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is a previous work, it shows no signs of use or stains.\n\nOriginal box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.2cm x Height 5.3cm\n\nMasashi Yoshimoto was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1943.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1964, he became a live-in apprentice to Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied under him for 19 years until Master Fujiwara's passing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, in 1975 to become independent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the time of his first kiln firing, he was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the East Chugoku Branch Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1986.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Kaneshige Toyo Award in 1988.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007, he was designated as a holder of the Okayama Prefecture-designated Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards include: Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, East Chugoku Branch Exhibition, Toshinkai Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Ceramic Art Biennale, Yakishime Ceramics Competition, etc.","brand":"吉本 正","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618087391329,"sku":"7137","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7137.jpg?v=1790232272","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7137","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}