{"product_id":"p7694","title":"Bizen Guinomi (sake cup)","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by the timeless master Ken Fujiwara, a craftsman who possessed both boldness and meticulousness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was slowly fired in a climbing kiln, coming into contact with the embers, resulting in intense ash-covered (haikaburi) kiln transformation on the interior.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exterior features a colorful array of kiln effects, including splashed sesame glaze (tobigoma), gold accents, and sangiri (reduction firing), yet the beautiful shiso-leaf-colored clay base remains clearly visible, showcasing the superb texture characteristic of a master of the Showa era.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen in use, the beautiful shiso color and the gold accents across the piece become even richer in hue, allowing one to fully enjoy the charm of unglazed Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 5.7 cm in diameter, it is a slightly small, elegant size—close to a traditional ochoko—and is perfectly complemented by the expansive, free-flowing foot (kodai) that is a signature feature of Ken's work.\n\nBox identified by Chieko (with four-way locking joints).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 5.7cm × 5.6cm × Height 4.8cm\n\nKen Fujiwara (1924–1977) began his pottery career in 1946 under his uncle, Kei Fujiwara, and also studied under Toyo Kaneshige and Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also learned tableware production under Rosanjin Kitaoji in Kamakura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1956, he established his own kiln in Honami, Bizen City, and became independent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThereafter, he was selected for numerous exhibitions in succession.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he designed and built a large kiln using modern fire-resistant bricks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1973, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also received honors such as the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, and the Toyo Kaneshige Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough he was expected to be a leader who would carry the next generation of Bizen pottery, he passed away in 1977 at the young age of 53.","brand":"藤原 建","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618204668001,"sku":"7694","price":36300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7694.jpg?v=1790233113","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7694","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}