{"product_id":"jp470-miura-koheiji","title":"Miura Koheiji (三浦小平二), Japanese, 1933–2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Jun Ware Style Celadon Sake Cup (均窯盃)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined celadon sake cup by Miura Koheiji, a Japanese Living National Treasure.\u003cbr\u003eThe vessel is covered in a luminous pale blue celadon glaze enriched by subtle\u003cbr\u003elavender and violet hues, evoking the prized junyao (Jun ware) ceramics of the Song\u003cbr\u003edynasty. The gently rounded form, slightly tapering foot, and softly curving walls\u003cbr\u003ecreate a harmonious silhouette that sits comfortably in the hand while showcasing the\u003cbr\u003edepth and translucency of the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate interplay of blue and purple tones demonstrates Koheiji's lifelong\u003cbr\u003efascination with historic Chinese ceramics. Through extensive study of ancient\u003cbr\u003eChinese wares and decades of experimentation, he developed a highly personal\u003cbr\u003eapproach to celadon that combined traditional inspiration with modern Japanese\u003cbr\u003eaesthetics. The subtle colour transitions and quiet elegance of the present cup\u003cbr\u003eexemplify the sophisticated restraint that characterises his finest work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5cm(h) x 7cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiura Koheiji (三浦小平二, 1933–2006) was born in Aikawa on Sado Island,\u003cbr\u003eNiigata Prefecture, into a family of potters associated with the renowned Mumyoi\u003cbr\u003eware tradition. After graduating from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of\u003cbr\u003ethe Arts in 1955, he studied celadon techniques under Kato Hajime (1900–1968),\u003cbr\u003ehimself a Living National Treasure. Miura gained recognition through numerous\u003cbr\u003eawards, including the Minister of Education Prize at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts\u003cbr\u003eExhibition in 1976 for his monumental celadon bowl. His works achieved international\u003cbr\u003eacclaim through exhibitions in Paris and New York, and in 1985 one of his celadon\u003cbr\u003evases was presented by Crown Prince Naruhito to Queen Elizabeth II. A respected\u003cbr\u003eeducator, he served as Professor of Ceramics at Tokyo University of the Arts and\u003cbr\u003ehelped shape a new generation of ceramic artists. In 1997 he was designated a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder) for Celadon\u003cbr\u003ePorcelain (Seiji), recognising his outstanding contribution to the development of\u003cbr\u003emodern Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miura Koheiji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56684948291970,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP470-1.jpg?v=1780395127","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp470-miura-koheiji","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}