{"product_id":"fujiwara-yu-bizen-tokkuri-sake-flask-vase-living-national-treasure-signed","title":"Fujiwara Yu Bizen Tokkuri Sake Flask \u0026 Vase, Living National Treasure, Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Bizen ware tokkuri sake flask (azuke-tokkuri) by Fujiwara Yu, a Living National Treasure, which also serves as a single-stem flower vase (ichirin-zashi). The piece carries the natural wood-fired surface characteristic of Bizen ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \/ Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujiwara Yu (藤原雄), a Living National Treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject \/ Motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokkuri sake flask that also serves as a single-stem flower vase (ichirin-zashi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen ware, wood-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9.5 x 9.5 x 12.8 cm; weight 291 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \/ Seal \/ Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped pottery seal (tōin); wooden box (tomobako)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e wooden box (tomobako), cloth wrapper (tomofuno), and explanatory leaflet (shiori)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displayed only and unused. Please understand as part of the character of Bizen ware the kiln marks (protrusions and unevenness from firing) distinctive to Bizen, ishi-haze (stone bursts), and scuffs from age. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFujiwara Yu (1932-2001) was born in Bizen, Okayama, the eldest son of Fujiwara Kei. He was certified as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) in 1996, and received numerous honors including the Grand Prix at the Barcelona International Ceramics Exhibition and the Kaneshige Toyo Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50779788247138,"sku":null,"price":218.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m32600514977_1.jpg?v=1793125710","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/fujiwara-yu-bizen-tokkuri-sake-flask-vase-living-national-treasure-signed","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}