Fujiwara Yu 藤原雄 1932-2001
Bizen tea caddy
Stoneware
H3 5/8 × Dia 2 7/8 in.
H9.2 × Dia 7.3 cm
H9.2 × Dia 7.3 cm
With signed wood box
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Fujiwara Yū (1932–2001) was the fourth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, following Kaneshige Tōyō, Fujiwara Kei, and Yamamoto Tōshū. His work is celebrated for its powerful and expansive style,...
Fujiwara Yū (1932–2001) was the fourth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, following Kaneshige Tōyō, Fujiwara Kei, and Yamamoto Tōshū. His work is celebrated for its powerful and expansive style, which fully captures the unique wabi-sabi aesthetic of Bizen clay. While artists like Kaneshige and his father Fujiwara Kei focused on paying homage to the classic forms of old Bizen ware, Fujiwara Yū distinguished himself by highlighting the natural beauty of the clay, creating works that emphasize the harmonious balance between functionality and beauty.