Bizen ceramic plate

This ceramic plate is the work of Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and has brought a fresh breeze to the world of Bizen pottery with his exceptional sense of style and skillful molding techniques. While it features a clean, modern design, its thick construction gives it a significant presence, much like a giant coin. It is a stylish piece that would look even more striking when used to serve sushi, sashimi, or salad; the oval cutout is also an interesting detail, making it a piece that can be fully enjoyed as a decorative plate as well. Each piece comes in its own signed wooden box, making it an ideal gift. Signed wooden box (shiho-zan style)
Diameter 20.7cm x 20.4cm x Height 2.2cm Koichiro Isezaki was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. The Isezaki family is a prestigious line in Bizen pottery; his grandfather was the intangible cultural property holder Yozan Isezaki, and his uncle was the intangible cultural property holder Mitsuru Isezaki, which inspired him to pursue pottery 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 pottery for approximately two years under New York-based ceramic artist Jeff Shapiro, which greatly broadened his perspective on art and ceramics. After returning to Japan in 2000, he continued his training under his father's guidance alongside his father's apprentices. In 2002, he submitted work to the Tanabe Art Museum Tea Ceremony Exhibition for the first time, where it was selected for the exhibition.