{"title":"Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by the ceramic artist Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, 1960–) currently available at Antique Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"192","title":"Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Masterpiece, Kutani Ware Aka-e Saibyō \/ Gilded Red Painting, Ascending Dragon Motif Guinomi Sake Cup, Imperial Family Gift Artist #192","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThis \"Aka-e Saibyō\" (Ultra-fine Red Painting) guinomi is a pinnacle of artistic achievement by Yamamoto Hogaku (born 1960), a master of contemporary Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Yamamoto is the foremost living successor of the Aka-e Saibyō technique, distinguished by his 1985 commission to create and present an Aka-e Saibyō tea bowl to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThe reason this piece is designated as a \"Masterpiece\" lies in its \"microscopic detailing\" that transcends normal human vision. The primary technique, Aka-e Saibyō, is a superhuman craft involving the depiction of ultra-fine lines—less than 0.1 mm in thickness—drawn at perfectly equal intervals using red iron oxide (Bengara) pigment. The \"Ascending Dragon\" motif featured here is, along with the phoenix and tiger, Yamamoto’s most celebrated and technically demanding subject. From the internal texture of every individual dragon scale to the minute patterns filling every millimeter of the background, the entire surface is a dense concentration of visual information, embodying the essence of Aka-e Saibyō where no empty space is permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eThe red-painted ascending dragon on the exterior radiates a power that pierces the heavens, while the magnificent gilded dragon on the interior lends the entire vessel an overwhelming sense of nobility. Because Aka-e Saibyō can only be performed during the limited hours of peak daily concentration, and completing a single work of this density requires immense time, its availability in the market is extremely restricted. As a supreme vessel designed to brilliantly enhance the amber hues of aged sake or fine whisky, this piece represents the ultimate modern attainment of Kutani red painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, born 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e Upholding the \"Aka-e Saibyō\" technique—which reached its peak in the Meiji period before seeing a drastic decline in successors—at the highest contemporary level. [1985] Specially commissioned to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyō Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus); [1992] Received the Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition; [1996] Officially certified as a Kutani Ware Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. His exquisitely precise technique is lauded as the zenith of contemporary Kutani red painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"704\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani-yaki Kiln Site Exhibition Hall, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"844\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s–2010s (His mature period following his certification as a Traditional Craftsman). This \"Ascending Dragon\" motif represents the peak of Yamamoto’s artistry, where the meticulous Aka-e Saibyō lines—drawn at under 0.1 mm—achieve perfect harmony with the magnificent gold leaf detailing. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1154\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1197\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako), wrapping cloth, introductory leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1286\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani Ware \/ Aka-e Saibyō \/ Gilded Painting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1351\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 6.4 cm, Height approx. 3.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1416\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47542629433531,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5230_result.jpg?v=1774166205"},{"product_id":"193","title":"Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Masterpiece, Kutani Ware Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Red Painting, Phoenix Motif Guinomi Sake Cup, Imperial Family Gift Artist #193","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eThis \"Aka-e Saibyo\" (Ultra-fine Red Painting) guinomi is a pinnacle of Kutani ware artistry by Yamamoto Hogaku (born 1960), a master of contemporary Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Yamamoto is the foremost living successor of the Aka-e Saibyo technique, distinguished by his 1985 commission to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis work is a top-tier masterpiece featuring the \"Phoenix,\" Yamamoto’s signature and most prestigious motif, meticulously rendered through Aka-e Saibyo, a technique that far transcends the realm of standard red painting. Aka-e Saibyo is a superhuman craft involving the depiction of ultra-fine lines—less than 0.1 mm in thickness—drawn at perfectly equal intervals using red iron oxide (Bengara) pigment. From every individual feather of the phoenix to the microscopic geometric patterns filling the background, the entire surface of the vessel is a dense mass of visual information. This density, which permits no blank space, is the crystallization of a master craftsman's dedication over more than a month of concentrated effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eFurthermore, the interior of the vessel features a majestic phoenix in heavy gold, serving as a magnificent counterpart to the delicate red painting on the exterior. This perfect harmony of \"Red\" and \"Gold\" is a signature style from Yamamoto’s mature period, where his skill and artistry reached their peak. It exudes an elegance worthy of being called the ultimate achievement of red painting in contemporary Kutani. As a supreme vessel designed to brilliantly enhance the amber hues of aged sake or fine whisky, this is a masterpiece with a unique and powerful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, born 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e Upholding the \"Aka-e Saibyo\" technique—which reached its peak in the Meiji period before seeing a drastic decline in successors—at the highest contemporary level. [1985] Specially commissioned to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus); [1992] Received the Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition; [1996] Officially certified as a Kutani Ware Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. His exquisitely precise technique is lauded as the zenith of contemporary Kutani red painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"704\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani-yaki Kiln Site Exhibition Hall, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"844\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1990s–early 2000s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"899\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"942\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako), introductory leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1015\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani Ware \/ Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Painting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1080\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 5.0 cm, Height approx. 5.8 cm \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1145\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47543484154043,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5249_result.jpg?v=1774142081"},{"product_id":"202","title":"Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Masterpiece, Kutani Ware Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Red Painting, Phoenix Motif Guinomi Sake Cup, Imperial Family Gift Artist #202","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eThis \"Aka-e Saibyo\" (Ultra-fine Red Painting) guinomi is a pinnacle of Kutani ware artistry by Yamamoto Hogaku (born 1960), a master of contemporary Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Yamamoto is the foremost living successor of the Aka-e Saibyo technique, distinguished by his 1985 commission to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis work is a top-tier masterpiece featuring the \"Phoenix,\" Yamamoto’s signature and most prestigious motif, meticulously rendered through Aka-e Saibyo, a technique that far transcends the realm of standard red painting. Aka-e Saibyo is a superhuman craft involving the depiction of ultra-fine lines—less than 0.1 mm in thickness—drawn at perfectly equal intervals using red iron oxide (Bengara) pigment. From every individual feather of the phoenix to the microscopic geometric patterns filling the background, the entire surface of the vessel is a dense mass of visual information. This density, which permits no blank space, is the crystallization of a master craftsman's dedication over more than a month of concentrated effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eFurthermore, the interior of the vessel features a majestic phoenix in heavy gold, serving as a magnificent counterpart to the delicate red painting on the exterior. This perfect harmony of \"Red\" and \"Gold\" is a signature style from Yamamoto’s mature period, where his skill and artistry reached their peak. It exudes an elegance worthy of being called the ultimate achievement of red painting in contemporary Kutani. As a supreme vessel designed to brilliantly enhance the amber hues of aged sake or fine whisky, this is a masterpiece with a unique and powerful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, born 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e Upholding the \"Aka-e Saibyo\" technique—which reached its peak in the Meiji period before seeing a drastic decline in successors—at the highest contemporary level. [1985] Specially commissioned to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus); [1992] Received the Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition; [1996] Officially certified as a Kutani Ware Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. His exquisitely precise technique is lauded as the zenith of contemporary Kutani red painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"704\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani-yaki Kiln Site Exhibition Hall, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"844\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1990s–early 2000s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"899\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"942\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako), introductory leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1015\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani Ware \/ Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Painting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1080\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 5.0 cm, Height approx. 5.8 cm \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1145\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580656140475,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5626_result.jpg?v=1774857662"},{"product_id":"260","title":"Kutani Master with Imperial Presentation Record Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳) Special Top-Tier Work Kutani Ware Red Ground Gold Brocade Cloud Dragon Motif Sake Cup (Bajohai) Tasting Glass #260","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is an akaji kinran unryu-mon bajohai (red-ground gold brocade cloud dragon stem cup) by Yamamoto Hogaku, a master of modern Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. With its elegant proportions of approximately 10.0 cm in height and 6.0 cm in mouth diameter, we propose this stem cup as a special tasting glass for enjoying the profound aromas of aged sake and long-aged sake, which have matured into a beautiful amber color over time. The shape of the stem cup, with its slender stem, prevents body temperature from the hand from affecting the sake, allowing the complex aromatic changes of aged sake, from chilled to room temperature, to be captured in perfect condition. Furthermore, the white porcelain on the inside of the vessel clearly reflects the deep and beautiful gradation of aged sake, creating a supremely luxurious bar time that satisfies all five senses. This vessel, which elevates the highest level of Japanese traditional craftsmanship into practical art for modern lifestyles, promises a moment of supreme hospitality for overseas collectors and special guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku, the artist, was born in 1960 and is a genius potter who elevated the technique of Akae Saibyo, which flourished during the Meiji period but then saw a drastic decrease in successors and was becoming a phantom technique, to the highest level in modern times. As the greatest historical fact symbolizing his outstanding technical skill and artistry, in 1985 he was honored with the unparalleled privilege of humbly crafting and presenting an Akae Saibyo Kiku-Kiri-Ho-o-mon Sencha-wan (fine-line chrysanthemum, paulownia, and phoenix design sencha bowl) to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince, who is now the Emperor Emeritus. Thereafter, he solidified his position as the pinnacle of akae in modern Kutani, receiving an honorable mention at the 54th Issuikai Pottery Exhibition in 1992 and being nationally certified as a Kutani ware traditional craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry in 1996. His works are deeply housed in prestigious public institutions in Japan, such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, the Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, and the Kutani Ware Kiln Ruins Exhibition Hall, and are extremely highly valued collector's items that are rarely available overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhat is most highly regarded in Yamamoto Hogaku's art is his Akae Saibyo technique, which uses ultra-fine lines of 0.1 mm or less, described as micro-drawing lines beyond human vision. This work is a special top-tier piece estimated to have been produced during his mature period from the 2000s to 2010s, when his technique was most stable after his certification as a traditional craftsman. It represents his characteristic style, in which his ultimate Akae Saibyo and dazzlingly brilliant gold decoration achieve a miraculous harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eA detailed examination of this work reveals that these superlative techniques are clearly and perfectly expressed across the entire surface of this small stem cup. The intricate background pattern covering the surface of the vessel is meticulously drawn with breathtakingly fine and uniform red ultra-fine lines, upon which the powerfully depicted cloud dragon motif emerges with overwhelming dynamism. The exquisitely rendered dragon scales and flowing clouds in gold decoration emit a luxurious shimmer like a kaleidoscope depending on the angle of the light, directly conveying the supreme dignity of modern Kutani ware to the beholder. At the bottom, Hogaku's signature, indicating its authenticity, is beautifully inscribed. The dedicated tomobako (wooden box) with the artist's own inscription and seal, a wrapping cloth, and a booklet showing his detailed pottery chronology are all included. This is a complete piece in very good condition with no chips or cracks, an exceptional item with unwavering asset value as the ultimate Japanese craft art, extremely difficult to encounter overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, 1960-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eArtist's significant career highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e Inherited the \"Akae Saibyo\" technique, which flourished during the Meiji period but saw a drastic decrease in successors, to the highest modern level. [1985] Humbly crafted and presented an \"Akae Saibyo Kiku-Kiri-Ho-o-mon Sencha-wan\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus), [1992] Received an Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Pottery Exhibition, [1996] Certified as a Kutani ware traditional craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry (now Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry). His extremely precise technique is regarded as the pinnacle of Akae in modern Kutani.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"691\"\u003eWorks housed:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani Ware Kiln Ruins Exhibition Hall, among others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"828\"\u003eProduction period:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s to 2010s (estimated to be a work from his mature period after being certified as a traditional craftsman). *The \"Akaji Kinran Unryu-mon\" of this work is a representative style of Hogaku's mature period, where his exceptional technique and artistry reached their peak, showcasing a perfect harmony between intricate fine-line drawing with ultra-fine lines of 0.1 mm or less and brilliant gold decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1257\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1300\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Tomobako (wooden box), wrapping cloth, artist's profile insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1376\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani ware - Akaji Kinrande - Gold decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1443\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 10.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1509\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e All products offered by our store, even if new and unused, are from a very old production period and are listed as used items. Products may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and confirming their condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47849214312635,"sku":null,"price":160000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7039_result.jpg?v=1780155395"},{"product_id":"456","title":"Craftsman Certified by the Minister of International Trade and Industry, Imperial Presenting Artist, Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Pair of Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif (Bajohai), Japanese-Style Shot Glasses, Aged Liquor Vessels #456","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a supreme pair of red enamel porcelain works, \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif (Bajohai), Pair (2 pieces),\" created by Yamamoto Hogaku (b. 1960), a leading authority in Kutani fine red enamel decoration (akae saibyo), a Traditional Craftsman certified by the Minister of International Trade and Industry (now the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry), and a highly renowned artist who presented works to the Imperial Household. Mr. Yamamoto, who cultivated his pictorial composition skills in the Design Course at Fukui High School and the Fine Arts Department (Japanese Painting) at Kinjo Junior College, learned wheel-throwing techniques at the Kutani Ware Crafts Training School. In 1982, he entered the studio of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%A6%8F%E5%B3%B6%E8%8A%B3%E6%98%A5%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHoshun Fukushima\u003c\/a\u003e, a master of Kutani fine red enamel decoration, receiving strict training in miraculous brushwork that draws lines as fine as human hair, as well as in overglaze enamels. In 1985, immediately after going independent, on the occasion of the Imperial visit to Kaga City for the All Japan High School Athletic Meet, he was honored to produce and present \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Appetizer Dish with Chrysanthemum and Phoenix Motif\" to Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess (the Current Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita). Later, he successively served as a member of the Ishikawa Branch of the Japan Art Crafts Association and a director of the Kaga Art Box Association, establishing a brilliant career that includes solo exhibitions at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store and ceramic wall creations for major public buildings. The outer lid of the accompanying dedicated paulownia wooden box (tomobako) features the handwritten inscription \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif,\" while the inner lid bears the signature seal \"Kutani Hogaku\" and a seal stamp. Since the final entry in the included explanatory pamphlet (shiori) lists \"2007 (Heisei 19) Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store (3rd Exhibition),\" this work can be estimated as a piece created around 2007 (around Heisei 19), a period when his craftsmanship reached full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAnalyzing the design of this piece reveals a magnificent condensation of advanced compositional beauty backed by his background in Japanese painting and design, alongside Mr. Yamamoto's true hallmark: ultra-high-density fine red enamel decoration. On the exterior of the vessel, auspicious compartmentalized patterns such as shippo (seven treasures), kikko (tortoiseshell), and lattice motifs are meticulously drawn at micron-level density using a fine brush, at the center of which juicy peach fruits and leaves are depicted with gold outlines, red enamel gradations, and delicate stippling. Furthermore, cute peach fruits and plum blossoms are charmingly drawn on the inner bottom (mikomi), with geometric patterns and gold paint applied without gaps up to the inner rim of the vessel and the stem foot. The \"peach\" depicted here has been considered a sacred tree and divine fruit in Chinese and Japanese traditional motifs since ancient times, representing an exceptionally high-ranking auspicious motif symbolizing longevity and immortality. It also originates from the tale in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) where Izanagi no Mikoto repelled evil spirits with peach fruits, embodying a powerful talisman for warding off evil and bringing good health and blessings. The stem foot features beautiful decorations in green and gold enamels, and the bottom of the foot is proudly inscribed with \"Kutani Hogaku\" in red enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBoasting a stem cup (bajohai) form with an elegant posture measuring approx. 5.5 cm in diameter and approx. 7.5 cm in height, our shop proposes this work, in alignment with modern refined lifestyles and fine spirits culture, as an ultimate pair of \"Japanese-style shot glasses (Japanese liquor vessels)\" for savoring vintage whisky, premium straight spirits, aged sake, or matured Japanese liquor neat. The tactile texture of delicate painting felt when holding the cup in hand and the auspicious motif of peaches and plum blossoms that appears at the bottom when pouring and finishing your drink elevate an evening drink to an incomparably graceful and dignified occasion. A masterpiece uniting the supreme line drawing technology of an Imperial Presenting Artist with traditional auspicious motifs, this piece allows one to relish the true essence of Japanese craft beauty through both visual appreciation and practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eYamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, b. 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Career Highlights: \u003c\/strong\u003eGraduated from Design Course at Fukui High School, Fine Arts Department at Kinjo Junior College, and Kutani Ware Crafts Training School. [1982] Studied under Hoshun Fukushima. [1985] Went independent; presented a fine red enamel work on the occasion of the Imperial visit of Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess (current Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita) to Kaga City. [1989] Member of Ishikawa Branch of Japan Art Crafts Association; [1996] Certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry; held solo exhibitions at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store (1st to 3rd). Director of Kaga Art Box Association, Director of Kaga Kutani Ware Ceramics Co-operative Association.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period: \u003c\/strong\u003eAround 2007 (around Heisei 19)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated paulownia wooden box (Tomobako with handwritten calligraphy \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif\" on the lid, signature seal \"Kutani Hogaku\" and seal stamp on the inside of the lid), career pamphlet (shiori), wrapping cloth included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain (Fine red enamel decoration, gold paint, green glaze, yellow glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter approx. 5.5 cm, Height approx. 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe items provided by our shop were produced a very long time ago even if unused, and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please understand and confirm the age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396667748539,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4164_result.jpg?v=1791090205"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku.oembed","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}