{"product_id":"p5202","title":"Bizen black sake bottle","description":"This is a superb, brand-new Bizen black sake flask, freshly taken from the kiln by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the world of Bizen pottery with an eternally inexhaustible creativity. This piece was fired in the Koyasan climbing kiln that he restored alongside his father, Yozan, and his brother, Mitsuru, and it perfectly captures the defining characteristics of black Bizen pottery fired in an anagama kiln. Though titled a \"black sake flask,\" the miraculous overlapping of kiln effects and black tones has resulted in a striking juxtaposition of black and white when viewed from the front, creating a contrast so intense that one might well call it a \"black-and-white sake flask.\" The deep, clear, gem-like black surface created by applied slip and the pale, cobalt-tinged white kiln effects—caused by natural ash glaze accumulated on the inner walls of the kiln falling onto the piece—are held together brilliantly by the yellow sesame (goma) ash that struck the back with intensity, creating a texture that appears as if the black and white have been split clean in two. It is as if one were polishing a black gemstone, only for it to suddenly transform into white crystal. On the front, a drip of glaze anchors the white kiln effect in place, revealing a mysterious hue that could be called the pinnacle of natural glaze, blending black, white, yellow, and even hints of blue. This black-and-white Bizen, which transcends mere black, draws the viewer in more deeply the longer they gaze upon its mysterious colors.\n\nOriginal wooden box to follow\u003cbr\u003e\n4.7cm rim diameter (including glaze drip) × 10.0cm body diameter (including glaze drip) × 9.8cm body diameter × 14.1cm height; Capacity: approx. 490cc\n\nJun Isezaki was born the second son of Yozan Isezaki, an expert in sculptural pottery, and learned the craft from a young age. He entered the path of pottery full-time after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His body of work is vast, ranging from traditional pieces like flower vases, plates, and tea ceramics to sculptural objects and ceramic murals. In his creative process, he places great emphasis on forming and firing. His style is characterized by a modern sensibility that leverages the unique qualities of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kiln, and electric kiln). He is also a leading figure in relief pottery and has released numerous works. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. From 1978, he served as a special lecturer in fine arts at Okayama University for nine years. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru, were both designated as Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property holders, 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).\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Toyo Kaneshige Prize, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Prize, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition, and many others \/ Juror for the Prefectural Art Exhibition","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618672529505,"sku":"5202","price":300000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5202.jpg?v=1790239946","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5202","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}