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No. 4008
Bizen Yohen Sake Cup
¥100,000
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Description
This is a brand new Bizen kiln-altered sake cup, fresh from the kiln of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power. For this particular firing, the influence of large-scale pieces such as ceramic panels resulted in firing at an extremely high temperature range, giving this sake cup a remarkably powerful appearance. Despite being exposed to intense flames, it retains a rich, earthy sweetness in its shaded areas, and exhibits a beautiful scarlet hue that is perfectly suited for a sake vessel. The faceted, hexagonal shape, created by impressing patterns with wooden boards, is a hallmark of Isezaki's unique style.
Original signed box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 6.9cm x Diameter 6.5cm x Height 6.5cm Jun Isezaki was born the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of fine ceramic crafts. He learned pottery from a young age and pursued it professionally after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His body of work is vast, ranging from traditional pieces like vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to sculptural works such as ceramic walls and objects. He places great importance on both the forming and firing processes. His style is characterized by a contemporary sensibility that makes the most of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns). He is also recognized as a leading relief artist and has presented numerous works in this field. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. From 1978, he served as a lecturer for the Special Art Course at Okayama University for nine years. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru, 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 Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).
Awards: Numerous, including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition. Served as a judge for the Prefectural Art Exhibition.
Diameter 6.9cm x Diameter 6.5cm x Height 6.5cm Jun Isezaki was born the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of fine ceramic crafts. He learned pottery from a young age and pursued it professionally after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His body of work is vast, ranging from traditional pieces like vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to sculptural works such as ceramic walls and objects. He places great importance on both the forming and firing processes. His style is characterized by a contemporary sensibility that makes the most of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns). He is also recognized as a leading relief artist and has presented numerous works in this field. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. From 1978, he served as a lecturer for the Special Art Course at Okayama University for nine years. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru, 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 Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).
Awards: Numerous, including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition. Served as a judge for the Prefectural Art Exhibition.
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