Kuroshuten

This is a brand new black sake cup just out of the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and who is breathing new life into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful sculpting ability. The elegant vertical cuts enhance the refined atmosphere of the black, resulting in a very modern style. The "goma" (ash glaze) has melted into the black surface, creating a unique, shimmering, oil painting-like landscape. Because of the chamfering, various textures and landscapes are highlighted, making even more effective use of the intensity of firing that is characteristic of Koichiro-sensei.
Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 6.0cm x Diameter 5.5cm x Height 6.5cm Koichiro Isezaki was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. The Isezaki family is a prestigious name in Bizen ware; his grandfather was Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki, and his uncle was Intangible Cultural Property holder Mitsuru Isezaki. Koichiro himself aspired to be a potter from an early age. After graduating from the Department of Sculpture at Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States. He studied pottery for about two years under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City, which greatly broadened his perspective on art and ceramics. After returning to Japan in 2000, he trained under the guidance of his father and his father's disciples. In 2002, he exhibited for the first time at the Tanabe Museum of Art’s Tea Ceremony Exhibition and was selected.