{"product_id":"p1430","title":"Bizen black sake bottle","description":"This is a black Bizen sake bottle by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who consistently leads the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative spirit. The piece features a magnificent kiln transformation, having been liberally showered with pine wood ash from the neck to the shoulders. From the rim down to the shoulder, it appears as though molten gold paint has been applied, while the base transitions into a vivid blue, perfectly conveying the intrigue of black-fired works. The surface, having fully absorbed the heat and smoke, has taken on a glossy, vitreous black finish that serves as the perfect backdrop for this exquisite kiln transformation.\n\nThis is a black Bizen sake bottle by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who consistently leads the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative spirit. The piece features a magnificent kiln transformation, having been liberally showered with pine wood ash from the neck to the shoulders. From the rim down to the shoulder, it appears as though molten gold paint has been applied, while the base transitions into a vivid blue, perfectly conveying the intrigue of black-fired works. The surface, having fully absorbed the heat and smoke, has taken on a glossy, vitreous black finish that serves as the perfect backdrop for this exquisite kiln transformation.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.8cm × Body diameter 10.0cm × Body diameter 9.8cm × Height 14.0cm, Capacity approx. 540cc\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master known for his intricate ceramic craft. He learned pottery from a young age and entered the field professionally after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His work covers a broad spectrum, from traditional pieces such as vases, plates, and tea ware to sculptural works including ceramic walls and objects. In his creative process, he places great emphasis on both forming and firing. His style is characterized by a modern sensibility that leverages the unique features of his materials and various kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns). He is also recognized as a leading relief artist, having unveiled numerous works. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966 and served as a special lecturer in art at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru Isezaki, were both designated as Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property holders, and in the same year, he became the Secretary General of the Chugoku branch of the Japan Kōgei Association. In July 2004, he was designated as a nationally recognized Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. Award history... Recipient of many awards including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Modeling, among others \/ Served as a judge for the prefectural exhibition","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618325287009,"sku":"1430","price":200000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1430.jpg?v=1790235205","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p1430","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}