Bizen Sake Cup

This is an exquisite new Bizen sake cup by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and is breathing new life into the world of Bizen ware with his extraordinary sense and skillful modeling ability. A highlight of this piece is the superb "goma" (sesame) glaze effect, which is found on only a tiny fraction of works from the kiln. The yellow goma flows over the white "kase-goma" (dry ash glaze) like a waterfall, creating a stunning effect reminiscent of gold and silver decoration. The interior, crafted using the "kurinuki" (hollowing) technique, is remarkably impressive, and when combined with the "toro-toro" (melted) clay texture typical of a masterwork, it can truly be called a supreme example of hollowed-out artistry. Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 8.4cm x Diameter 7.9cm x Height 6.9cm Koichiro Isezaki was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. The Isezaki family is a prestigious lineage in Bizen ware, with his grandfather being the Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki, and his uncle the Intangible Cultural Property holder Mitsuru Isezaki; Koichiro himself aspired to become a ceramic artist from an early age. After graduating from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States. He learned ceramics for approximately two years under New York City-based ceramic artist Jeff Shapiro, significantly broadening his perspective on art and pottery. After returning to Japan in 2000, he trained under the guidance of his father alongside his father's apprentices. In 2002, he submitted a work to the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Exhibition for the first time, where it was selected for exhibition.