{"product_id":"207","title":"Direct Lineage of Tokuda Yasokichi I, Katsuzan Yoshida, Kutani-ware Aote Yuri-kinsai Flower Pattern Water Dropper, Whiskey Dropper #207","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eKatsuzan Yoshida (Birth name: Takeo Yoshida, 1916-1999), a master of Kutani-ware based in Yokaichi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was a renowned craftsman who dedicated his life to the promotion and development of Kanazawa Kutani. He received direct guidance from Tokuda Yasokichi I, the preeminent authority in Kutani-ware coloring, inheriting his exceptionally precise glaze blending and color development techniques. His distinguished career—including winning the Special Selection award at the Nitten Exhibition, his status as an Invited (Exempt from Screening) Artist, and receiving the Kanazawa City Culture Award and the Ishikawa Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award—attests to his prominent stature in the craft world. In particular, his \"Yuri-kinsai\" (Underglaze Gold Foil) technique and his modern sublimation of traditional \"Aote\" (Deep Green-Blue style) into transparent color expressions are highly acclaimed in museum collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eWhile originally created as a water dropper for calligraphy, this piece possesses rare practicality and artistry in the modern era as a water dropper for enhancing the aroma of aged spirits and whiskey. The rich verdigris glaze covering the work is the hallmark of Katsuzan Yoshida’s Aote lineage, featuring deep colors achieved through secret glaze recipes inherited from Tokuda Yasokichi I. The glaze layer is remarkably thick, possessing a jewel-like luster and transparency. The gold foil embedded deep within reflects light with a subtle elegance, serving as a testament to the flawless execution of the highly difficult Yuri-kinsai technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThe large floral motif at the center is a peony, a favorite design of the artist, which radiates an overwhelming presence through realistic line-work and raised overglaze enamels. The vivid crimson hues are further accentuated by the contrast with the deep green glaze, elevating traditional Kutani aesthetics to a modern elegance. The rounded, graceful form fits snugly in the palm, embodying functional beauty designed for precise, drop-by-drop dispensing. Since the artist's passing in 1999, no new works have been released from the Katsuzan Kiln. Pieces from his mature later years that strongly reflect the color sensibility inherited directly from Yasokichi I are rare craft legacies, possessing historical value comparable to works held in the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art and the Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Katsuzan Yoshida (1916-1999)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eArtist's Major Career Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e [1948] Studied under Razan Kitamura, [1950s] Studied under Tokuda Yasokichi I and mastered glazing techniques, [1970] Received Special Selection award at Nitten Exhibition, [1980] Received Kanazawa City Culture Award, [1991] Received Ishikawa Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"352\"\u003eWorks in Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, public institutions in Kanazawa City and Ishikawa Prefecture, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"510\"\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1980s-1990s (Estimated to be from his mature period \/ late-career work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"601\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"644\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original wooden box (signed and sealed by Katsuzan Kiln), leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"723\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani-ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"755\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 5.0cm, Width approx. 7.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"809\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Although the products we offer may be unused, they are from a very old production period, and all are listed as used items. Please understand that items may have age-related damage and consider this before making a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695919743163,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5739_result.jpg?v=1776176055","url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/products\/207","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}