Hiroshi Ishibashi Sake Cup Genuine, New, Unused National Treasure Candidate Size: Diameter: Approximately 8.8 cm Height: Approximately 3.5 cm Purchased at a solo exhibition where the artist himself was present. All accessories are included. Offered below the retail price. Hiroshi Ishibashi Based in Kyoto Prefecture, Hiroshi Ishibashi is a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. He is known for establishing his unique technique called "Saikokuji" (colored carving porcelain). Saikokuji is a technique in which glaze is layered on the surface of fired porcelain, and then patterns are drawn by gradually carving it away using the sandblasting technique, usually used in glass crafts. This is a masterpiece that allows you to enjoy not only the appearance but also the pleasant texture when held in your hand. Born in Tokyo in 1957 Graduated from the Advanced Course of the Teisui Museum of Ceramic Art in 1981 Received guidance from Kazuo Yagi, Shigeya Iwabuchi, Yutaka Kondo, and Akihito Komoto Built a kiln in Tanba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture in 1984 2006 "From Earth to Pottery" Current Exhibition (Gallery Voice / Tajimi) 2009 select & collect - Focusing on the Ushida Collection - (Gallery Voice / Tajimi) Awards: 1985 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition Newcomer Encouragement Award 2001 Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition Japan Kogei Association Encouragement Award 2003 Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Grand Prix Award (Katsura-no-miya Cup) 2006 New Ceramic Art Exhibition Japan Kogei Association Award 2009 Japan Traditional Kogei Kinki Exhibition Kyoto Shimbun Award 2010 Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award 2011 Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Grand Prix Award (Katsura-no-miya Cup) 2013 Tomei Exhibition Encouragement Award 2014 Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition Japan Kogei Association Encouragement Award Thank you.