{"product_id":"p7852","title":"Bizen Guinomi","description":"This Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by the timeless master Ken Fujiwara combines boldness with meticulous detail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was fired in the kiln, where it was allowed to slowly absorb smoke, resulting in an intense, lustrous sheen across the entire surface that looks almost wet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the areas where this sheen is present, extremely fine \"goma\" (ash glaze) has adhered to the surface, transforming the clay into a brownish texture with a slightly metallic quality that is truly intriguing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAround the rim and on the interior, there is an even greater concentration of yellow goma compared to the exterior, offering a matte texture that contrasts sharply with the outer surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a slightly large sake cup, the pronounced wheel marks remaining on the body make it easy to hold, and the piece itself is crafted with an ideal thickness, making it comfortable to use.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm × 7.3cm × Height 5.2cm\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 studied tableware production under Rosanjin Kitaoji in Kamakura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1956, he built his own kiln in Honami, Bizen City, and became an independent artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThereafter, his works were consecutively selected for various exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he designed and built a large kiln using modern firebricks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1973, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was also awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, and the Toyo Kaneshige Prize, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough he was highly anticipated as a leader who would shoulder the future of Bizen pottery, he passed away at the young age of 53 in 1977.","brand":"藤原 建","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618211680353,"sku":"7852","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7852.jpg?v=1790233362","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7852","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}