{"product_id":"tatsuzo-shimaoka-living-national-treasure-zogan-akae-floral-large-plate-w-box","title":"Tatsuzo Shimaoka Living National Treasure Zogan Akae Floral Large Plate w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large ceramic plate by Tatsuzo Shimaoka, decorated with zogan (inlay) and akae (red overglaze enamel) in a floral and plant motif. Made in the Mingei folk-craft tradition of Mashiko ware.\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. In 1996 he was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) for Mingei pottery, and was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter approx. 24.5 cm, Height approx. 3.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original signed wooden box (tomobako), signed cloth and certificate slip, and a plate stand, among other items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an old item, there are small scratches and scuffs. 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":43144141013090,"sku":null,"price":428.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m35608819264_1.jpg?v=1784893738","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/tatsuzo-shimaoka-living-national-treasure-zogan-akae-floral-large-plate-w-box","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}