{"product_id":"p5893","title":"Bizen Black Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen black sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, an artist who consistently leads the Bizen ware world with his inexhaustible creativity.\u003cbr\u003e\nFired for approximately 10 days in an anagama kiln, the piece possesses an intense landscape where the black slip and the fierce goma (ash glaze) seem to wrestle upon its surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been baptized by fire from the back, the gold-dust-like yellow goma, created by high-quality pine firewood, has spilled over to the front, forming a magnificent \"tatsudare\" (dripping) pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, scorched goma has emerged from the rim down to the body, blending with the black slip to transform into a deep cobalt blue, creating a stunning \"ao-yohen\" (blue kiln transmutation).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is intriguing that this blue kiln transmutation is positioned right at the rim; when the cup is wet with sake during use, the colors become even more vibrant, delighting not only the palate but the eyes as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the smooth black coloring of the clay body to the technique of pressing a decorative line tool while distorting the form in four directions, the piece exhibits the signature craftsmanship of Isezaki-sensei even beyond the yellow goma and blue kiln transmutation.\n\nOriginal signed box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.1cm x Height 7.2cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Isezaki Yozan, an artist noted for his fine craftwork. He learned ceramics from an early age and began his professional career after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work encompasses a wide range, from traditional pieces such as vases, plates, and tea utensils to wall art and sculptural objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his creative process, he places emphasis on forming and firing, utilizing the distinct characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns) to develop a style infused with a modern sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also widely recognized as a leading figure in relief sculpture and has released numerous works in that field.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1966, he was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association and served as a special art instructor at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuru Isezaki, were both designated as Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property Holders, and that same year, he became the Secretary-General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn July 2004, he was designated as a nationally recognized Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Numerous honors including the Kaneshige Toyo Prize, the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Incentive Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Prize, and the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition, among others \/ Prefectural Exhibition Judge","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618692092001,"sku":"5893","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5893.jpg?v=1790240658","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5893","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}