{"title":"Metalwork Sake Vessels and Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eSake vessels and tools by metal artists: cast pieces by Living National Treasure Kitamura Shinichi, bottle openers by Kitamura Ichiro, a hammered copper water vessel by Tanaka Hideaki and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"98","title":"Metal Bottle Opener Grape #98 by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d54b31ace4702458\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e This work was created by the renowned metalwork artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968), father and master of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e Like the butterfly bottle opener we looked at earlier, this grape-shaped bottle opener is a masterpiece that combines art and practicality. Each grape cluster has a silver outline and is expressed with a hollowed-out, openwork-like structure. This structure allows light to pass through while maintaining the solid feel of the material, giving it a light impression as an ornamental piece for the dining table. The reverse side serves as a functional bottle opener, completing the whole piece as a practical tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e This piece, which combines Kitamura Ichiro's advanced techniques with the artistic sensibility cultivated through traditional craft exhibitions, is a special masterpiece that adds a touch of Japanese craftsmanship and playfulness to the scene of opening fruit liquors such as sake and wine, or beer as a whisky chaser. The box is inscribed with the character \"Grape\" and the artist's name, certifying that it is an authentic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's representative activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1967] 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated box included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234420113595,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2960.jpg?v=1765540230"},{"product_id":"99","title":"Metal Bottle Opener Butterfly by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗) #99","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d54b31ace4702458\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e This graceful butterfly-shaped bottle opener was created by the renowned metalwork artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968), father and master of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e As can be seen from the attached biography, Kitamura Ichiro was born in the Taisho era, and after studying metalwork at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts), the artist contributed to the development of Japan's traditional crafts world, winning numerous prizes and selections at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and Bunten Exhibition. The artist's advanced techniques and artistry have also been highly praised by the government, including winning the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e This piece is designed in the shape of a simple butterfly, and is characterized by the soft shine of the material and its rounded shape, which delicately change their appearance depending on the angle from which you view it.The back of the bottle is equipped with a functional handle and bottle opener mechanism that support the beautiful curves of the butterfly's wings, and is engraved with the artist's signature, the letter \"K.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e This piece is both practical and charming enough to decorate the dining table, and also serves as an elegant tool for enjoying whisky with a beer chaser.It is a masterpiece that combines the triple value of artistry, practicality, and a place in the history of Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's representative activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1967] 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated box included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234420441275,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2949.jpg?v=1765540497"},{"product_id":"165","title":"Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗) Metal Craft Bottle Opener Ladybug Auspicious Item #165","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis realistic ladybug perched on a lifelike leaf is a masterful bottle opener created by the renowned metal artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968). Ichiro was the father and mentor of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a designated \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eBorn in the Taisho era, Kitamura Ichiro studied metalwork at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now the Tokyo University of the Arts). Throughout Kitamura Ichiro's career, the artist made significant contributions to the development of Japanese traditional crafts, receiving numerous awards at prestigious exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and the Bunten Exhibition. The artist's exceptional technique and artistic vision were highly recognized by the Japanese government, notably winning the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe piece features a base designed as a leaf, with every vein rendered in exquisite detail, accented by a ladybug in a striking shade of red. Based on Kitamura's signature style, the leaf is likely crafted from copper or bronze, treated with a traditional patination technique known as nisage. This involves a chemical reaction in a boiling solution of grated radish and specific minerals to achieve a deep, realistic, and understated texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe lustrous red of the ladybug’s wings is achieved through Shippo (cloisonné enamel), where a glass-like glaze is fused onto the metal surface at high temperatures. This creates a plump, vibrant brilliance that breathes life into the cold metal. Furthermore, the golden accents on the head and decorations utilize the natural color of brass or genuine gold plating to represent the radiant energy of life reaching toward the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eIn Japan, the ladybug is known as Tendo-mushi (Heavenly Way Insect), as it always flies upward toward the sun (Tendo). This has made it a beloved symbol of good fortune and a bringer of luck since ancient times. This small object condenses the artist's playful spirit and masterful sense of color through the contrast of heavy metal, vivid red enamel, and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe reverse side features an integrated handle and opener mechanism designed for ergonomic stability, engraved with the artist's signature mark, the letter K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWhile a functional tool, this piece also serves as a distinguished tabletop sculpture. It is an elegant instrument for enjoying a whisky with a beer chaser, or as a lucky charm to grace special moments. This work by a master who shaped the history of Japanese metalwork transforms a daily habit into a special ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967 Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (minor age-related wear, but functionally and aesthetically excellent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box included\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper base, Shippo enamel (red), gold plating or brass (gold) (All estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although these items may be in unused condition, they are vintage archival pieces and are listed as pre-owned. Items may show characteristics of aging, so we encourage you to review all details before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47474483757243,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4612.jpg?v=1772463249"},{"product_id":"230","title":"Metalwork Bottle Opener \"Crane\" by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗), Father of Living National Treasure Kitamura Shinichi #230","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis metal craft artwork, \"Crane (Bottle Opener),\" is by the renowned metal artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968), father of master metalsmith (Tankin-ka) \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e, and known as the mentor who taught Shinichi advanced metalworking techniques. Based at the Kitamura Studio in Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Kitamura Ichiro pursued practical and beautiful metalwork that harmonized with the modern living spaces of post-war Japan, while building upon traditional Japanese metal molding techniques. The artist's outstanding aesthetic sense, which sublimated traditional metalworking techniques into beautifully functional products for daily life, was inherited by Kitamura Ichiro's son, Kitamura Shinichi, who later became a Living National Treasure, leaving an extremely important mark on the history of modern Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eThis piece is a very elegant tabletop sculpture capturing a crane, an auspicious symbol, resting its wings and standing quietly. The form, from its flexible neck curving gently towards the sky to its beautifully rounded body, possesses a softness and grace as if alive, despite being made of metal, a heavy and hard material. The surface features a finely hand-worked texture that softly diffuses light, suppressing the coldness characteristic of metal and wonderfully expressing the crane's delicate texture and serene presence. The greatest highlight of the piece is that when placed on a table or small shelf, it enriches the space as a complete modern animal sculpture or paperweight, and only when the bottom is flipped over does the heavy metal bottle opener structure appear. By concealing the function of a tool within the sculpture, it vividly demonstrates Kitamura Ichiro's sophisticated design, which elevates an everyday tool into a work of art, and the artist's high level of casting and processing techniques. Inside the opening mechanism on the bottom, an inscription confirming it as a genuine work from the Kitamura Studio can be clearly seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eThe accompanying dedicated wooden box (Tomobako) has the work's title, \"Crane\" and \"Bottle Opener,\" written in ink on the lid, along with the artist's own signature, \"Made by Kitamura Ichiro,\" in the lower left, clearly certifying it as a genuine work from the Kitamura Studio in the mid-Showa period. Overseas, materials related to modern Japanese metalwork and Kitamura Ichiro are very scarce, and it is rare for a complete piece with such a Tomobako to circulate in the market. This is a rare metal craft that perfectly blends artistic value and functional beauty, bringing prestige to a space as a sophisticated tabletop art piece and serving as a practical tool during special moments of enjoying drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Activity: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1967] Awarded the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003e1960s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks, age-related deterioration on the box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated wooden box (Tomobako) and explanatory leaflet (Shiori) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCopper (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 7.5 cm, Width approx. 10.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e All products offered by our shop, even if unused, are historical items from a very old production period and are listed as used. Products may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and checking their condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47738928595131,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9334_result.jpg?v=1784508468"},{"product_id":"251","title":"Metalwork Bottle Opener \"Swan\" by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗), Father of Living National Treasure Kitamura Shinichi #251","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a metalwork piece by the renowned metal artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968), father and mentor to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a master metalsmith and holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e) status. Operating from the Kitamura Studio in Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Kitamura Ichiro was a metal artist who, while rooted in traditional Japanese metalworking techniques, pursued modern and practical beauty that blended into living spaces. Kitamura Ichiro's exceptional sense of form and reliable metalworking techniques were passed down to the artist's son, Kitamura Shinichi, who later became a Living National Treasure, positioning Kitamura Ichiro as one of the important origins in the history of modern Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis work is a metal sculpture that captures the serene image of an elegant swan resting on water, while also serving as a highly practical tabletop accessory with a bottle opener mechanism on its base. The surface of the piece features a delicate and soft texture that belies the inherent hardness of metal, with the swan's graceful neck curve and the texture of its feathers sculpted in three dimensions. The greatest design feature is that it functions as a complete animal sculpture and interior object when placed on a table or shelf, and only reveals the heavy metal bottle opener part when the bottom is flipped over. This clearly demonstrates Kitamura Ichiro's exceptionally sophisticated design philosophy and metal sculpting technique, which prioritized aesthetic beauty as a decorative item that enhances space without overtly displaying its function as a tool for daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis item comes with its original wooden box, inscribed with the title of the work, \"Swan Bottle Opener,\" and the artist's signature, \"Made by Kitamura Ichiro,\" in ink on the inside of the lid. The original brochure from the Kitamura Studio is also fully included. The brochure clearly states that the artist created these accessories for spaces such as dining tables and small shelves, making it a valuable primary source that corroborates the artist's creative philosophy. It is an extremely rare craft art piece that can be enjoyed in everyday spaces as a paperweight or a modern tabletop sculpture, in addition to its practical use as a bottle opener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e (北村一朗, 1917–1968)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1967] Awarded the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Prize at the 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks, age-related deterioration on box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated wooden box,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e brochure included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 7.0 cm, Width approx. 10.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All products offered by our shop, even if unused, are very old items from previous production periods and are listed as used. Products may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and checking their condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47835534557371,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9311_result.jpg?v=1784508631"},{"product_id":"275","title":"Kyoto City Cultural Merit Award Winner, Master of Nakagawa Joeki Workshop Tradition, Tanaka Hideaki (田中秀明) Forged Copper Chrysanthemum Motif Kensui, Hammered Craft Ice Bowl #275","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003eThis is a forged copper chrysanthemum-motif Kensui (slop bowl) by Tanaka Hideaki (田中秀明, b. 1916; real name Tanaka Shigeo, full member of the Japan Art Crafts Association), a Kyoto metal artist who contributed to the production of tea utensils at the renowned workshop of Nakagawa Jōeki—one of the Senke Jisshoku (Ten Artisans to the Sen Houses of Tea)—and later trained prominent figures including Masatoyo Miyoshi (designated a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e for Forged Metalwork) and Gorosaburo Kanaya XV. Having learned traditional techniques under Tanaka Hideaki's father, the metalworker \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%94%B0%E4%B8%AD%E8%8B%B1%E8%94%B5%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTanaka Eizo\u003c\/a\u003e, Tanaka Hideaki supported the pinnacle of Kyoto's tea-ceremony metalwork behind the scenes and earned immense acclaim in the field of traditional hammered metalwork (tsuiki), including receiving the Kyoto City Cultural Merit Award in fiscal 1985. In the art of forging metal, which involves hammering and shaping metal plates with incredible precision, Tanaka possessed supreme craftsmanship, creating many works that merged traditional tea-utensil dignity with modern sculptural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eThis piece is a forged copper masterpiece that perfectly embodies Tanaka's signature \"Mole\" (repoussé\/hammered relief) technique. By meticulously hammering a single sheet of copper, the entire vessel is raised into a three-dimensional form resembling a large, blooming chrysanthemum blossom. From the outer body to the inner basin, uniform and rich petal undulations create beautiful contrasts of light and shadow. Along the raised band of the rim, elegant auspicious cloud motifs (ruyi cloud patterns) are delicately carved in relief, and the central bottom bears a clear square stamp reading \"Hideaki.\" The innate warmth of the copper, combined with a quiet, antique bronze patina that has deepened over time and the geometric chrysanthemum repoussé, radiates a dignified beauty that conveys the essence of Kyoto metal craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003eWe propose this Kensui, possessing historical metalworking technique and noble sculptural beauty, as an individual ice bowl for chilling aged spirits, premium whisky, or wine, or as a tabletop craft vessel to adorn special spaces in modern lifestyles. The superior thermal conductivity of metal and the heavy presence of forged copper exude commanding prestige on the tabletop when filled with ice and cold water, elevating sophisticated evening drink moments alongside peak art. Individual forged metal vessels by Tanaka Hideaki—embodying the tradition of the Nakagawa Jōeki workshop and the mastery that trained a Living National Treasure—are extremely rare on the market. This masterpiece comes in flawless condition, complete with its original wooden box (Tomobako) bearing the handwritten inscription \"Made by Tanaka Hideaki\" and artist seal on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist：\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#metal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTanaka Hideaki\u003c\/a\u003e (田中秀明, b. 1916; Birth name Tanaka Shigeo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Activity：\u003c\/strong\u003eStudied under Tanaka Hideaki's father Tanaka Eizo; Engaged in tea utensil crafting at the Senke Jisshoku \"Nakagawa Jōeki\" workshop; Selected for the Kyoto Prefectural Craft Exhibition (1958); First selected for Nitten (1962); Exhibited at the 21st Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (1974); Awarded the Kyoto City Cultural Merit Award in FY1985 (as Tanaka Shigeo); Full Member of the Japan Art Crafts Association. Trained pupils including Masatoyo Miyoshi (Living National Treasure in Forged Metalwork) and Gorosaburo Kanaya XV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production：\u003c\/strong\u003eMid-to-Late Showa Period (1970s–1980s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition：\u003c\/strong\u003eGood (no dents, no deformation, excluding age-related character typical of antique art)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories：\u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated wooden box (Tomobako) with \"Made by Tanaka Hideaki\" calligraphic inscription and seal on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial：\u003c\/strong\u003eCopper (Forged metal \/ Tsuiki, chrysanthemum repoussé mole technique, cloud motif relief)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"40\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions：\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 12.5 cm, Mouth diameter (maximum width) approx. 17.0 cm,\u0026nbsp;Weight Approx. 249 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution：\u003c\/strong\u003eAll products offered by our shop are historical items from an old production period and are listed as antique art \/ pre-owned items. Products may have subtle changes due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and verifying the nature of antique art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47931190706363,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9222_result.jpg?v=1784445795"},{"product_id":"285","title":"Living National Treasure Kitamura Shinichi (北村眞一) Cast Metal Yuragi Swaying Small Bowl (Small Plate) Metalwork Craft Item to Enjoy as a Snack Dish #285","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis is a cast metal art piece by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a metal artist designated as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property). Kitamura Shinichi's work is highly acclaimed for its solid metalwork techniques, inherited from the artist's father and master, metal artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Ichiro\u003c\/a\u003e, and for its profound yet precise expressions achieved through the chukin (metal casting) technique. The greatest characteristic of the chukin technique, which involves pouring molten metal into a mold to form a shape, lies in its ability to express soft, rich curved surfaces and subtle textural nuances despite being made of metal. Kitamura Shinichi has mastered traditional chukin techniques, pursuing a refined sculptural beauty that harmonizes with contemporary living spaces, and these works are widely praised for their high artistic quality and reliable metalworking skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eThis piece is a small chukin bowl (small plate) featuring a design reminiscent of ancient Chinese coins. The Oriental aesthetic, created by the interplay of the square central form and the rounded outer shape, exquisitely harmonizes with the weighty texture of the metal. The greatest excellence in the design of this piece lies in its gently curved (spherical) bottom surface, which comes into contact with the tabletop. When placed on a table, it sways gently and pleasingly, yet thanks to the precisely calculated center of gravity unique to chukin, it incorporates a magnificent playfulness that ensures it remains stable and centered. The moist surface texture, which conveys none of the coldness of metal, along with the pleasant weight unique to metal when held in the hand, represents the culmination of uncompromising chukin techniques and refined sculptural sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eWe propose this vessel, combining historical art value with sophisticated playfulness, as an appetizer dish (for serving nuts, dried fruits, small sweets, etc.) to accompany premium spirits such as whisky or aged sake, gracefully adapting it to a refined modern lifestyle. The gentle swaying movement of the vessel placed beside a glass adds elegance and fosters conversation in the drinking space, elevating a relaxed evening drink to a more luxurious experience. Fusing the advanced techniques of a Living National Treasure with a sophisticated taste that enriches daily life, this piece is a rare craft art piece that brings rich dignity to the everyday table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e (北村眞一, 1952–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Activity: \u003c\/strong\u003e[2019] Certified as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (\"Lost-Wax Casting\" \/ Living National Treasure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s–2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated box and explanatory leaflet (Shiori) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCupronickel (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eWidth approx. 14 cm, Depth approx. 9.4 cm, Weight approx. 158 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e As this is a silver product, discoloration due to silver oxidation can be observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are new and unused, they are from a very old production period and are all listed as used items. The product may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and confirming its condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47974193856699,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9279_result.jpg?v=1784509104"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/collections\/metalwork.oembed","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}