Bizen black sake bottle

This is a newly fired Bizen black sake bottle by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the Bizen ware world with an inexhaustible well of creativity. This new work was carefully fired over an eleven-day kiln session, and the back features layers of "goma" (sesame ash glaze) that have flowed to create a tiger-striped pattern. This striking scenery extends all the way to the front, where it rests, forming a "goma-dama" (sesame ash bead) that looks like a brooch—a detail that Master Isezaki himself was particularly fond of. True to its black-fired style, the piece is rich in variety, boasting exquisite scenery where drops of ash glaze from the kiln walls have blended with the black base to create a deep, indigo-colored vitreous finish. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping)
Mouth rim 4.7cm x Body diameter 9.5cm x 9.4cm x Height 13.8cm Capacity approx. 460cc Master Jun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master known for his intricate ceramic craft. He learned pottery from a young age and embarked on his professional career after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His body of work is vast, ranging from traditional flower vases, plates, and tea ceremony ceramics to ceramic murals and sculptural objects. In his creative process, he places great importance on both shaping and firing. His style is characterized by a modern sensibility that leverages the unique qualities of his materials and various kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns). He is also recognized as a leading figure in the field of relief sculpture, having produced numerous works in this genre. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. For nine years starting in 1978, he served as a lecturer for the Special Art Course at Okayama University. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru Isezaki, were both designated as Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, and in the same year, he became the Secretary General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association. In July 2004, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure).
Awards: Numerous awards including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Excellence Award at the Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition, etc. / Served as a judge for the Prefectural Exhibition