{"product_id":"p7169","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This Bizen sake bottle (tokkuri) is the work of Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, who expanded his horizons not only within Japan but across the world to share the appeal of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style is immediately recognizable as that of Yu Fujiwara; it is a piece that confronts the viewer with an open heart, eschewing mere artifice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated during his later years after being designated a Living National Treasure, this piece features the characteristic kiln transformation (yohen) effects for which Fujiwara was known throughout the vessel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"botamochi\" (rice cake) markings—a signature of Fujiwara Bizen—are magnificent in their variety. On the front, a scarlet \"nuke\" (unfired\/uncovered area) is placed squarely in the center, giving it a commanding presence, while the reverse side features a hazy silver nuke that creates a fantastical atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base clay displays a complex hue, a mixture of orange and scarlet, overlaid with a unique metallic sheen as if brushed with platinum, creating a shimmering, distinctive landscape across the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Fujiwara’s sake bottles tended to become smaller in his later years, this piece is of a perfect, manageable size that is not overly heavy.\n\nOriginal signed box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nMouth rim 3.5cm × Body diameter 8.9cm × Body diameter 8.7cm × Height 12.0cm Capacity: approx. 330cc\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 motto in pottery was \"simple, clear, and bold,\" and he was often called \"Yu of the Jars\" for the many large jars and bowls he produced.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by Rosanjin Kitaoji, he was also highly skilled in creating tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeginning in 1972, he held a series of recurring exhibitions including the \"100 Jars Exhibition,\" \"Tokkuri 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\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1967.\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 became the first in the world of ceramics to follow his father in becoming 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 the Kaneshige Toyo Prize, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award and Cultural Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Chugoku Culture Award, the Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, the Academia Grand Prize for Art and Culture, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.","brand":"藤原 雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618091454561,"sku":"7169","price":99000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7169.jpg?v=1790232303","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7169","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}