{"product_id":"jp569-iraku-uozumi-iii-yasuhiko","title":"Iraku Uozumi III Yasuhiko (三代魚住為楽 安彦), Japanese, (b. 1937)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Sahari Rin (砂張風鈴)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926 – 1989) or Heisei Era (1989- 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely crafted sahari wind bell by Iraku Uozumi III Yasuhiko, one of Japan's most respected masters of traditional bronze casting. Cast in sahari, an ancient copper-tin alloy prized for its exceptionally clear and resonant tone, the bell displays a restrained and elegant form inspired by classical temple bells. The dark patinated surface is subtly modelled with concentric bands, highlighting the precision of its casting and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended beneath the bell is a paper tanzaku inscribed with the phrase Seiryū Kyōmyō (清流響妙), meaning \"the wondrous resonance of a clear stream,\" evoking the tranquil soundscape of flowing water and the contemplative spirit associated with traditional Japanese wind bells. The bell produces a pure, lingering tone characteristic of high-quality sahari alloy, a sound long appreciated in Buddhist ritual implements and tea ceremony culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wind bell is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) and supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6cm(h) x 3.8cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIraku Uozumi III, Yasuhiko (born 1937 in Kanazawa) is a master metal artisan specializing in sahari. Trained under his grandfather, the first Iraku, he mastered gong-making and advanced metalworking techniques. A member of the Japan Kōgei Association since 1962, he has received numerous honors including the Purple Ribbon Medal. In 2002, he succeeded as the third-generation Iraku and was designated a Living National Treasure. His works are highly regarded for their deep resonance and refined finish, representing the pinnacle of Kanazawa metalcraft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iraku Uozumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56763861107074,"sku":"JP569","price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Iraku_Uozumi_III_Yasuhiko_JP569-4.jpg?v=1783936028","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/products\/jp569-iraku-uozumi-iii-yasuhiko","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}