Description

二代 藤本陶津 Fujimoto Toshin 2nd (1914-2009) 神勝寺焼 Shinshoji ware '無事 Buji by 八幡宗豊 Yahata Soho Tea Bowl' with Original box (Tomobako) VA559

二代 藤本陶津 Fujimoto Toshin 2nd (1914-2009)
His real name is Hajime. Born in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, son of Fujimoto Toshin I. He learned pottery making and techniques under the guidance of the first generation and later assumed the name Toshin II. He also served as a juror for the Kofukai and Nitten exhibitions. He received the Hiroshima Culture Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Chugoku Shimbun Chugoku Culture Award, as well as the Regional Cultural Merit Award from the Minister of Education.

八幡宗豊 Yahata Soho
Yahata Soho was a senior disciple of Omotesenke Sokuchyuusai, a Showa-era tea master who was active until the early Heisei era. He presided over the Sokuyu-kai in Osaka. His name is Zuihoken, and he also made his own tea scoops and painted.

無事 Buji
The literal meaning is safe and peaceful. This is a Zen word, it has another deep meaning. It describes a state of mind where you realized that you don't have to seek something.

Dimensions: 5" x 2.7" / 12.6cm x 6.9cm

Material: Pottery

Weight: 540g including Original Box (Tomobako)

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