{"product_id":"kutani-ware-cup-saucer-kinran-hanazume-shishi-daiki-yamazaki","title":"KUTANI WARE CUP \u0026 SAUCER KINRAN HANAZUME SHISHI\/ DAIKI YAMAZAKI","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"0140dd47-d498-475e-ad2b-e7c57f889d10\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rising Star of Kutani Ware Painting: The Works of Yamazaki Taiki, Inheritor of the Shoza Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece by Yamazaki Taiki, an up-and-coming Kutani ware artist renowned for his innovative yet traditional painting style. Drawing inspiration from the iconic artistry of Kutani Shoza, a master of Meiji-era Japan who greatly influenced the development of Japan Kutani ware, Yamazaki incorporates a blend of time-honored and contemporary techniques into his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like Shoza’s intricate decorative style, this piece features a variety of techniques, including gold embellishments, red painting (Akae), floral-packed designs (Hanazume), and raised white accents (Shiro-mori). Despite his youth, Yamazaki’s relentless pursuit of excellence is evident in the remarkable precision and high level of craftsmanship displayed across all methods used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harmonious balance between the vibrant, intricate floral patterns and the bold, majestic lion motif is truly impressive. The lion’s expression exudes undeniable charm, and the attention to detail—from each petal to every strand of the lion’s mane—is breathtaking, even upon close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup and saucer set exemplifies Yamazaki Taiki’s exceptional artistry and is a testament to the unparalleled beauty of Kutani ware painting. As an artist destined to garner increasing attention, his work offers a perfect opportunity to experience the exquisite artistry unique to Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter 9.5 cm (11.6 cm including the handle) × Height 5.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter 14.5 cm × Height 2.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paulownia wood box with string ties\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \u003c\/strong\u003eDaiki Yamazaki\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KUTANI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44176806445251,"sku":"hp-146","price":679.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7164\/9731\/files\/182773770.webp?v=1735565104","url":"https:\/\/jp-art.live\/products\/kutani-ware-cup-saucer-kinran-hanazume-shishi-daiki-yamazaki","provider":"JP-ART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}