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No. 2882
Bizen "Hiki-dashi" Sake Cup
¥120,000
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Description
This is a Bizen *hikidashi* (pulled-from-kiln) sake cup by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power. After applying a slip that turns black, the piece was removed from the kiln during firing and rapidly cooled, resulting in a unique hue that could be described as green, blue, or gray. The *goma* (ash glaze) that adhered during firing has become a beautiful, glassy landscape due to the rapid cooling. This smooth surface provides a pleasant mouthfeel and offers a distinct aesthetic quality compared to standard firing methods.
Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.1cm × Diameter 6.7cm × Height 6.4cm Jun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master known for his intricate ceramic figures, and learned pottery from a young age before embarking on his own path in 1959 after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University. His work spans a wide range, from traditional items such as vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to ceramic wall reliefs and sculptural objects. In his creative process, he places great emphasis on both forming and firing. His style is characterized by a modern sensibility that maximizes the unique qualities of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns). He is also recognized as a leading creator of relief works and has exhibited numerous pieces. He became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. From 1978, he served as a special art lecturer at Okayama University for nine years. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru Isezaki, were both designated as Preservers of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, 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 a Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government.
Awards: Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition, and many others / Juror for Prefectural Exhibitions
Diameter 7.1cm × Diameter 6.7cm × Height 6.4cm Jun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master known for his intricate ceramic figures, and learned pottery from a young age before embarking on his own path in 1959 after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University. His work spans a wide range, from traditional items such as vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to ceramic wall reliefs and sculptural objects. In his creative process, he places great emphasis on both forming and firing. His style is characterized by a modern sensibility that maximizes the unique qualities of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns). He is also recognized as a leading creator of relief works and has exhibited numerous pieces. He became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. From 1978, he served as a special art lecturer at Okayama University for nine years. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru Isezaki, were both designated as Preservers of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, 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 a Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government.
Awards: Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition, and many others / Juror for Prefectural Exhibitions
Details
- Pottery Type
- guinomi