{"product_id":"p8056","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by the timeless master Ken Fujiwara, a man who possessed both boldness and precision.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired inside the kiln packed among other works, and its slightly sandy clay surface is draped in a rich scarlet *hidasuki* (fire-cord) marking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its clean, crisp white clay and caramel-brown luster, the quality of the clay resembles the low-iron *ta-do* (paddy clay) that Toyo Kaneshige used in his later years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe straight, bamboo-like *hidasuki* pattern wraps vertically around the entire piece; it is refreshing to see a work that relies on nothing but the clay and the firing itself, eschewing mere technical gimmicks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thick, tall foot, characteristic of Fujiwara’s style, perfectly complements the expansive *hidasuki* scenery, resulting in a piece that, while small and elegant in size, possesses an outstanding sense of presence.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-bridged lid).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.0cm × 5.6cm × Height 4.7cm\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 and became independent in Honami, Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThereafter, he was selected for numerous exhibitions consecutively.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he designed and built a large kiln using modern refractory 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 was also a recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, and the Toyo Kaneshige Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough he was expected to be a leader for the next generation of Bizen artists, he passed away in 1977 at the young age of 53.","brand":"藤原 建","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618236223585,"sku":"8056","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8056.jpg?v=1790233688","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8056","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}