{"product_id":"p4652","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This is a new Bizen ware teacup by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power. This latest piece was fired in the ana-gama (climbing kiln) at Koya-san, which he reconstructed together with his father, Yo-zan, and his brother, Mitsuru, and it beautifully displays the distinct characteristics of ana-gama firing. The clay has transformed into three different shades after being exposed to gust-like flames, and the combination of varied \"goma\" (ash glaze) and \"hi-dasuki\" (cord-marked red fire patterns) creates a vibrant, lively landscape. The front features the crimson-toned clay texture typical of an ana-gama, while the reverse side shows a stronger purplish hue, with areas of stark white where the glaze has \"fallen away\" in between. The straw wrapped around the piece has blended with the yellow ash, creating a dynamic, intriguing pattern reminiscent of an action painting where paint has been splattered across the surface.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm × Diameter 7.2cm × Height 9.4cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born the second son of Yo-zan Isezaki, a master known for his intricate ceramic carvings. He began learning pottery in his childhood and embarked on his career after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His work covers a broad spectrum, ranging from traditional items such as flower vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to sculptural pieces and ceramic wall installations. In his creative process, he places great importance on both shaping and firing, utilizing the unique characteristics of his materials and various kilns (ana-gama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns) to develop a style infused with a modern sensibility. He is also recognized as a leading relief artist, having unveiled numerous works in this field. He became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966 and served as a special lecturer in fine arts at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru, were both designated as holders of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Properties, 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 as a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Recipient of numerous awards, including the Toyo Kaneshige Prize, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition; Prefectural Exhibition Judge.","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618647527521,"sku":"4652","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/4652.jpg?v=1790239344","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p4652","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}