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No. 5025
Bizen Tokkuri
¥150,000
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Description
This is a brand new Bizen sake flask, freshly pulled from the kiln by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the Bizen ware world with an inexhaustible creative power. This piece bears a striking resemblance to a beautiful antique Bizen "azuke" (large) flask with "tobi-goma" (splattered sesame glaze) from Mr. Isezaki’s own collection, and it is a masterpiece that reveals the hidden potential of anagama kiln firing. The extremely matte, fine tobi-goma on the back is identical to that of a classic Bizen masterpiece, with the mist-like sesame particles scattering vigorously to form a magnificent aesthetic. The other parts of the piece also exhibit a deeply tasteful appearance, with vivid "hidasuki" (fire-cord) markings appearing as if they are floating upon the rich, supple white clay. Despite its large and dignified form, it is exceptionally light and easy to use, allowing you to enjoy to your heart's content an exquisite aesthetic that rivals that of antique Bizen.
Original signed box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Rim 3.8cm x Body diameter 9.4cm x Body diameter 9.3cm x Height 14.5cm Capacity approx. 500cc Jun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of ceramic craft, and studied pottery from a young age before entering the field professionally after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His works span a wide range, from traditional items such as vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to sculptural pieces like ceramic walls and objects. In his creation, he places emphasis on both shaping and firing. He has a signature style brimming with contemporary sensibility, making the most of the characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing, and electric kilns). He has also released numerous works as a leading figure in relief art. He became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association in 1966 and served as a special art instructor at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978. In 1998, he and his older brother Mitsuru were both certified as Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, and in the same year, he served as Secretary General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kogei Association. In July 2004, he was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).
Awards: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and many others / Prefectural Exhibition Juror
Rim 3.8cm x Body diameter 9.4cm x Body diameter 9.3cm x Height 14.5cm Capacity approx. 500cc Jun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of ceramic craft, and studied pottery from a young age before entering the field professionally after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His works span a wide range, from traditional items such as vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to sculptural pieces like ceramic walls and objects. In his creation, he places emphasis on both shaping and firing. He has a signature style brimming with contemporary sensibility, making the most of the characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing, and electric kilns). He has also released numerous works as a leading figure in relief art. He became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association in 1966 and served as a special art instructor at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978. In 1998, he and his older brother Mitsuru were both certified as Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, and in the same year, he served as Secretary General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kogei Association. In July 2004, he was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).
Awards: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and many others / Prefectural Exhibition Juror
Details
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- Sake bottle