Fujiwara Yu 藤原雄 1932-2001
Bizen tea caddy
Stoneware
H3 1/2 × W2 3/4 in.
H8.8 × W6.9 cm
H8.8 × W6.9 cm
With signed wood box
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Fujihara Yū (1932–2001) was a Living National Treasure of Bizen ware. He maximized the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic of Bizen clay, creating powerful yet gentle tea ceramics, contributing to the foundation of...
Fujihara Yū (1932–2001) was a Living National Treasure of Bizen ware. He maximized the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic of Bizen clay, creating powerful yet gentle tea ceramics, contributing to the foundation of contemporary Bizen pottery. This Bizen tea caddy demonstrates his exceptional shaping skill, with a crisp rim and striking kiln effects like "Botamochi" patterns and sesame glaze. His mastery of kiln firing is evident.