{"product_id":"jp660-tatsuzo-shimaoka","title":"Tatsuzo Shimaoka (島岡達三), Japanese (1919–2007)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Copper-Red Yunomi with Rope-Impressed Decoration (辰砂縄文文様湯呑)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShōwa 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 rounded copper-red tea cup from Tatsuzo Shimaoka’s Mashiko practice, enlivened by pale cord patterns across a softly coloured pink ground. Its lower, broader proportions give it a generous open profile, offering a distinct counterpart to the taller cup with which it was originally paired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body curves inward beneath the wide mouth, then rounds towards a short, clearly defined circular foot. A lightly flaring rim frames the pale glazed interior. The changing contours give the cup a comfortable visual balance, with the broad upper section resting above a compact base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlanting rope-impressed marks run around the exterior in alternating bands, forming a flowing chevron arrangement. Pale lines contrast with the subdued red glaze, while slight variations in depth and spacing keep the pattern lively. The decoration follows the rounded body, changing its apparent direction as the vessel is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive and brown glaze gathers around the rim and foot, providing darker borders to the pink surface. These accents connect the cup visually with its companion while allowing its broader silhouette to retain an individual character. An appealing example of Shimaoka’s integration of patterned surfaces with useful forms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.7cm(h) x 8.2cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTatsuzo Shimaoka, born in Tokyo in 1919, was an acclaimed Japanese potter who became a Living National Treasure in 1996. He was known for his development ofJomon Zogan—an inlay technique combining traditional Japanese rope patterns with slip inlay inspired by Korean pottery. Shimaoka studied under the legendary Shoji Hamada, known as the \"Reviver of Mashiko Ware,\" and later established himself as an independent potter. His work carries forward the folk art ethos, blending old traditions with innovation, making significant contributions to the global appreciation of Mashiko ware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tatsuzo Shimaoka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56995513368962,"sku":"JP660","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Tatsuzo_Shimaoka_JP660-8.jpg?v=1792748797","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp660-tatsuzo-shimaoka","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}