{"product_id":"156","title":"Hiroshima Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property, Yasuhide Uchida, Late Mature Period, 1980 Masterpiece of Pottery, Lost and Visionary Technique \"Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage\" Ceramic Whiskey Tumbler #156","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_460f7b4b0b04bce1\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eYasuhide Uchida is a ceramic artist hailed as a solitary legend in the history of Showa era ceramics. Following immense acclaim at the 1970 Osaka Expo and his subsequent research at the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, the prestigious national porcelain manufactory of France, he reached a unique artistic pinnacle that harmoniously fused Japanese and French aesthetics. This piece is a miraculous masterpiece created by Uchida during his final years at age 87, a work of such dedication that it took five full months to bring just a single cup to completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAt first glance, the intricate patterns might appear to be beautiful designs painted with a brush. However, the true marvel of this work lies in the fact that these colors and motifs are not created using any pigments or surface painting at all. Instead, they are the result of the lost, phantom technique known as Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriagede (Surface-to-Reverse Penetration Brocade Marbling). Clays colored with various metal oxides are assembled like a complex puzzle based on precise calculations, forming the pattern itself as the very structure of the clay body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe fantastical flowers appearing at the center of the work, set against a blue mosaic background reminiscent of pond ripples, evoke Claude Monet's Water Lilies. In works like this, which utilize different colored clays, the risk of cracking at the joints is extremely high due to varying shrinkage rates during firing, and any flaws cannot be hidden with glaze. Uchida utilized the advanced techniques he honed at Sèvres to overcome these grueling conditions, achieving vivid, clear colors without turbidity and a robust, flawless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe most defining characteristic is the surface-to-reverse penetration. When peering into the glass, one will be breathless to find that the complex patterns on the exterior extend perfectly through to the interior and even the base without the slightest deviation. This is evidence of the flawless layering of the clay strata and represents a supreme structural beauty imbued with a wish for peace without a back side (sincerity without duplicity) by Uchida, who was a native of the atomic-bombed city of Hiroshima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhen amber whiskey is poured into the glass, the intricate patterns shimmer like a kaleidoscope within the liquid, revealing a new, breathtaking landscape. This is the world of Nishiki (Brocade) where five months of passion and technique are encapsulated. To savor fine spirits in this ultimate Ceramic Whiskey Tumbler is a luxurious cultural privilege that transcends a mere evening drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eArtist: Uchida Yasuhide (1893–1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eNotable Career Highlights: [1952] Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store; [1960s] Studied color and porcelain techniques at the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres in France; [1965] Designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Miyoshi City; [1970] Exhibited at the Osaka Expo (EXPO'70); [1973] Recognized as a Holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Hiroshima Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eDate of Production: April 1980 (Showa 55). Inscribed on the back of the box: Produced over five months, April 1980.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCondition: Excellent (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAccessories: Original wooden box, wrapping cloth (with signature and seal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eMaterial: Nishiki Neriage-de (Ceramic, Through-and-Through technique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eDimensions: Height approx. 6.5 cm, Diameter approx. 7.4 cm (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eNote: Although the products we offer may be unused, they were produced many years ago and are listed as vintage\/pre-owned items. Please be aware that products may show signs of aging. We appreciate your understanding and careful review before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47416312070331,"sku":null,"price":155000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4124.jpg?v=1770887564","url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/products\/156","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}