Bizen tea cup

This Bizen tea cup is the work of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who consistently leads the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power. It is a piece with an elegant kiln-fired finish from an anagama kiln, identifiable as Jun Isezaki's work at a single glance. The moist, deep wine-red hidasuki (fire-cord) markings and amber-colored surface evoke a sense of profound, mysterious beauty. Within its clean, simple construction lies Master Isezaki’s ingenuity, allowing one to enjoy a deep aesthetic experience while using it with ease. It is perfect for special commemorations or as a gift for someone special. This Bizen tea cup is the work of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who consistently leads the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power. It is a piece with an elegant kiln-fired finish from an anagama kiln, identifiable as Jun Isezaki's work at a single glance. The moist, deep wine-red hidasuki (fire-cord) markings and amber-colored surface evoke a sense of profound, mysterious beauty. Within its clean, simple construction lies Master Isezaki’s ingenuity, allowing one to enjoy a deep aesthetic experience while using it with ease. It is perfect for special commemorations or as a gift for someone special. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.7cm × Diameter 7.3cm × Height 9.8cm

About gift wrapping Jun Isezaki was born the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of ceramic craft, and studied pottery from a young age. After graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959, he entered the path of professional ceramics. His work spans a wide range, from traditional pieces such as vases, plates, and tea utensils, to ceramic murals and sculptural objects. In his creative process, he places great importance on forming and firing. He characterizes his style with a contemporary sensibility that draws out the unique qualities of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns). He has also released numerous works as a leading figure in relief art. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. From 1978, he served as a special lecturer in fine arts at Okayama University for nine years. In 1998, he and his brother Mitsuru were both certified as Holders of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Properties, and in the same year, he began serving as the Secretary General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association. In July 2004, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by the national government. Awards include the Kaneshige Toyo Prize, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, among many others / Prefectural Exhibition Judge