{"title":"Konishi Tōzō","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKonishi Tōzō is a distinguished Bizen-yaki ceramic artist from Imbe, Okayama Prefecture, known for work that carries both the strength of Bizen tradition and a refined, personal artistic voice. Rooted in lineage yet unmistakably individual, his ceramics reflect a deep command of clay, firing, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHis work ranges from tea wares to more sculptural vessels, always marked by material presence, restraint, and quiet force. Rather than repeating tradition mechanically, he carries it forward through a highly developed sense of form and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOver the course of his career, he has received major distinctions including the Minister of Education Award at the 4th Chūnichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition in 1976, the Kaneshige Tōyō Prize in 1988, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award in 2003, and the Sanyō Shimbun Award in 2012. In 2013, he was recognized as a Bizen City Designated Intangible Cultural Property holder. His work was also selected for an exhibition at the Musée national de Céramique in France highlighting the thousand-year beauty of Bizen ware.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-houhin-teapot-konishi-tozo-hidasuki-bizen-yaki-bizen-ware-teapot-250ml","title":"Houhin Bizen-Yaki Hidasuki au dragon sculpté - Konishi Tōzō - 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCe houhin sculptural est une pièce unique de Konishi Tōzō, l'un des artistes contemporains les plus respectés de la tradition Bizen. Chacune de ses pièces est conçue comme une œuvre à part entière plutôt que comme une forme répétée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIl a été cuit selon la technique du hidasuki, une méthode Bizen classique où de la paille de riz est enroulée autour de la pièce avant qu'elle n'entre dans un four à bois traditionnel. Pendant la cuisson, la paille brûle et réagit avec l'argile, laissant des marques naturelles rouge orangé sur la surface claire et terreuse. Ces motifs naissent entièrement de la flamme, de la cendre et de la place dans le four, et ne peuvent jamais être reproduits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa théière présente un corps richement modelé, gravé en relief, un bouton de couvercle en forme de dragon finement sculpté et une base tripode qui lui donne présence et stabilité. La surface invite à l'examen, texturée, irrégulière et vivante de détails, tout en restant pleinement fonctionnelle. Non émaillée et cuite deux semaines au bois selon la méthode yakishime, l'argile garde son caractère naturel et se patinera avec l'usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe houhin sert traditionnellement à infuser les thés verts japonais de qualité comme le gyokuro et le kabusecha, avec un contrôle précis de la température et du versement. Il convient aussi aux oolongs chinois. Il est accompagné de sa boîte en bois d'origine signée et de ses documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDétails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigine : Bizen, Okayama, Japon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eArtiste : Konishi Tōzō\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eContenance : 250 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStyle : hidasuki\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMatière : argile de Bizen naturelle, non émaillée\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique : four à bois traditionnel (yakishime)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eForme : houhin sculptural, couvercle au dragon gravé et relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInclus : boîte en bois signée et documents\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUsage : gyokuro, sencha, thés verts japonais fins, oolongs chinois\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44560804348019,"sku":null,"price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/HouhinTeapot_HidasukiBizen-Yaki_BizenWare-KonishiTozo_f41bb58c-39a3-49c4-a434-980a5648cbbc.png?v=1777405149"},{"product_id":"yunomi-teacup-with-carved-dragon-motif-bizen-ware-konishi-tozo-120ml","title":"Tasse Bizen-Yaki au dragon - Konishi Tōzō - 120 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional yunomi tea cup is a masterwork by Konishi Tōzō, a contemporary ceramic artist working in the Bizen tradition. Sculpted by hand and wood fired for 2 weeks using traditional methods, this 1 of 1 unique cup features a deeply carved dragon motif that emerges organically from the clay surface, wrapping the vessel with movement and quiet intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is deliberately irregular, with subtle variations in rim and wall thickness that enhance the tactile experience. The weight sits low in the hand, grounding the cup, while the carved imagery invites slow observation with each turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful, functional tea vessel that carries the presence and discipline of serious Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHidasuki Firing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yunomi was fired using hidasuki, a traditional Bizen firing technique in which rice straw is wrapped around the vessel before firing. During the extended kiln firing, minerals from the straw react with the clay, producing the characteristic natural red and orange markings seen on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidasuki is not applied or controlled after firing, the patterns are the direct result of placement, heat, ash, and time. No two pieces develop the same markings, and the contrast between warm hidasuki tones and exposed clay adds depth and visual rhythm to the carved surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 120ml\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Bizen, Japan\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Konishi Tōzō\u003cbr\u003eWare: Yunomi (Japanese tea cup)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural clay\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Hand-carved relief, hidasuki firing\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Signed wooden box \u0026amp; Documents\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44708069802099,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/konishi_tozo_dragon_cup_3_copy_861d77d6-e121-4c9f-979c-632dcafa6fb6.png?v=1784325457"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/collections\/HidasukiBizenWareYunomi5-pcTeacupSet_DragonCarvedMotif-KonishiTokoKiln_54934317-7022-462f-939f-b46e4aeff45f.png?v=1776546742","url":"https:\/\/artisanaljapan.com\/fr\/collections\/konishi-tozo.oembed","provider":"Artisanal Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}