{"product_id":"p5847","title":"Bizen Hiki-dashi Kuro Sake Cup","description":"This is a freshly kiln-fired Bizen *hikidashiguro* (drawn-out black) sake cup by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, an artist who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power. Crafted using the *hikidashi* (drawn-out) technique that represents the Isezaki school, this is a highly rare *hikidashiguro* sake cup, with only a few produced in any single firing. The *goma* (ash glaze) has taken on an amber hue mixed with blue due to the drawing-out process, creating a beautiful, translucent *yohen* (kiln change) visible only in *hikidashi* works. The black surface, thanks to the effect of cobalt in the applied slip, has become a deep, clear blue that will shimmer even more beautifully when moistened during use. While most Bizen ware evokes intense flames and hot winds, *hikidashiguro* alone feels as delicate as glass and as gentle as falling rain. The line patterns around the base and the shrinkage marks from the rapid cooling are accentuated by the shading of the black, making it look as though ink is seeping from within the piece, which is truly fascinating.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 7.0cm × Height 7.5cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born the second son of Yoza Isezaki, a master of ceramic sculpture. He learned pottery from a young age and embarked on his career after graduating from the Okayama University Special Art Course in 1959. His body of work is vast, ranging from traditional pieces like vases, plates, and tea ceremony ware to sculptural objects and ceramic murals. He places great emphasis on both forming and firing, utilizing the distinct characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns) to create works filled with a contemporary sensibility. He is also a leading relief artist who has unveiled numerous works. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966 and served as a special instructor at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978. In 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru, were both designated as Preservers 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 a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Numerous honors including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and an Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition; also serves as a judge for prefectural exhibitions.","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618690977889,"sku":"5847","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5847.jpg?v=1790240608","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5847","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}