{"product_id":"tatsuzo-shimaoka-living-national-treasure-jomon-zogan-inlaid-teacup-with-box","title":"Tatsuzo Shimaoka Living National Treasure Jomon-zogan Inlaid Teacup with Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn inlaid teacup (yunomi) by Tatsuzo Shimaoka, decorated with his signature rope-pattern slip inlay. The piece is made of ceramic and comes with its original wooden box (tomobako).\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. Shimaoka 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 (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) 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 H approx. 10.3 cm x W approx. 9 cm x D approx. 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wooden box (tomobako)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stored item with minor scratches and light soiling on the surface; no chips or cracks. The storage box and bag show some soiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144140718178,"sku":null,"price":238.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/i142826005-1.jpg?v=1784893727","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/tatsuzo-shimaoka-living-national-treasure-jomon-zogan-inlaid-teacup-with-box","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}