{"product_id":"tatsuzo-shimaoka-jomon-zogan-square-vase-mashiko-ware-with-akae-floral-design","title":"Tatsuzo Shimaoka Jomon Zogan Square Vase Mashiko Ware with Akae Floral Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA square vase (kaku hanaire) in Mashiko ware by Tatsuzo Shimaoka, decorated with his signature Jomon-zogan (rope-pattern inlay) technique combined with akae (red overglaze) floral motifs set within window panels. This is a powerful piece showcasing the inlay and window-painting work for which he was renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTatsuzo Shimaoka (1919-2007) was a Japanese ceramic artist based in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, known as a leading figure of the Mashiko-yaki pottery tradition. Born in Tokyo to a family of cord-braiders, he studied ceramics at Tokyo Institute of Technology and later apprenticed under Shoji Hamada, the renowned potter who helped revive Mashiko ware. He developed a distinctive technique called Jomon-zogan (rope-pattern inlay), combining rope-impressed decoration inspired by Jomon-period pottery with Korean-style slip inlay (mishima\/zogan) techniques. His work earned wide acclaim domestically and internationally, and in 1996 he was designated a Living National Treasure for Mingei (folk craft) pottery. He was also awarded the Order of the Rising Sun in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2 x 10.5 x Height 23.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original signed wooden box (tomobako)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is some soiling on the box. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144141045858,"sku":null,"price":698.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m23339594550_1.jpg?v=1784893741","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/tatsuzo-shimaoka-jomon-zogan-square-vase-mashiko-ware-with-akae-floral-design","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}