{"title":"Shimizu Uichi","description":"\u003cp\u003eShimizu Uichi (1926–2004), born in Kyoto, moved his kiln to Horai near Lake Biwa and was designated a Living National Treasure for iron-glaze ceramics in 1985. His work ranges from celadon vases to iron-glazed jars and tea bowls, with a plain strength in the form. Pieces here come with a signed box and cloth where noted. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/makers\/shimizu-uichi\"\u003eLearn more about his history and marks in our Journal →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"celadon-seiji-vase-by-shimizu-uichi-living-national-treasure-with-signed-box-and-cloth","title":"Celadon Seiji Vase by Shimizu Uichi Living National Treasure with Signed Box and Cloth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA celadon (seiji) flower vase in the kinuta form by Shimizu Uichi. The pale celadon glaze carries a fine crackle (kannyu). It suits use as a flower vessel and in tea and flower arrangement settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the maker\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shimizu Uichi (1926–2004) was born in the Gojozaka district of Higashiyama, Kyoto, into a family in the Kyoto-ware wholesale trade. Around 1940 he studied under Ishiguro Munemaro, a master of iron-glazed ceramics, and became independent in Gojozaka in 1945. In 1970 he moved to the foot of Mt. Hira in Shiga Prefecture and built his climbing kiln, Horai-gama, producing work rooted in Chinese Song-dynasty iron-glaze traditions with a modern sensibility, including celadon. In 1985 he was recognised as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure). \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/makers\/shimizu-uichi\"\u003eRead our in-depth profile on Shimizu Uichi’s life and techniques →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — Height approx. 25.5 cm, width approx. 12.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; box\u003c\/strong\u003e — There is a small area of glaze loss at the mouth (see the sixth photo). Comes in its original signed wooden box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e — Original signed wooden box (tomobako) and cloth wrapper (tomogire).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping from Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free worldwide shipping by DHL, tracked. Most orders leave Japan within 5 business days and arrive 3 to 7 business days after dispatch. 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228999385186,"sku":null,"price":628.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m72087604543_1.jpg?v=1787305757"}],"url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/collections\/shimizu-uichi.oembed","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}