No. 5863

Bizen Beerglass

Jun Isezaki

¥40,000

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Description

Jun Isazaki is a Living National Treasure for Bizen ware. (The fifth person to receive this recognition for Bizen ware)
He fires his works using a straight tunnel-style kiln called an "Anagama."
The flames of the Anagama kiln rush directly into the back of the chamber in a single burst.
The fired pieces exhibit gradations of brown or white against a base of vivid red.

He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1936.
He graduated from Okayama University in 1959.
He was designated a Living National Treasure in 2004.

Details

Pottery Type
Teacup / Beer mug
Dimensions
W7.6cm x D7.4cm x H9.6cm
About the Artist
He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1936.
He graduated from Okayama University in 1959.
He was accredited as a living human national treasure in 2004.

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