Black plate

This is a newly fired black plate by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and who breathes new life into the world of Bizen ware with his extraordinary sense and skillful sculpting ability. The glazing, which looks like a single ray of light piercing through the darkness, adds a subtle yet pleasant touch to the simple design. A shell mark at the center, combined with the fine "tobi-goma" (sprinkled sesame) pattern, creates an understated aesthetic. The reverse side features a recessed foot and linear carvings, reflecting the characteristic style of Isezaki. Paper box
Diameter 18.6cm x Diameter 18.4cm x Height 3.6cm Koichiro Isezaki was born the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. The Isezaki family is a prestigious line of Bizen potters; his grandfather was the Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki, and his uncle was the Intangible Cultural Property holder Mitsuru Isezaki, leading him to aspire to ceramics 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-based ceramic artist Jeff Shapiro, significantly broadening his perspective on art and pottery. Upon returning to Japan in 2000, he trained under the guidance of his father and his father's disciples. In 2002, he submitted his work to the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Exhibition for the first time, where it was selected.