{"product_id":"p5923","title":"Bizen Black Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in an anagama kiln for approximately ten days, the piece features a powerful aesthetic where the black clay slip and intense \"goma\" (ash glaze) appear to be locked in a dramatic struggle across its surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been thoroughly baptized by fire from the reverse side, the fine-quality pine wood ash has cascaded to the front like golden sand, forming a magnificent \"tamadare\" (beaded) pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe appearance is as if the golden ash is gently embracing the black sake cup, and the solemn contrast of gold and black possesses a splendor that is captivating no matter how often one looks at it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base incorporates Jun-sensei's signature \"uchimon\" (incised) technique, where linear patterns are carved into the clay as it is molded into a gentle pentagonal shape. This form was further transformed by the intense flames during firing, resulting in a more dynamic and bold silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the entire piece exhibits a deep luster from the clay slip, the bottom of the interior shows a matte finish where the luster has faded, creating an intriguing reflection of the sake, as if light were striking the bottom of a pond.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm x 6.3cm x Height 7.4cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master known for his intricate ceramic carvings. He learned pottery from a young age and pursued the craft full-time after graduating from the Okayama University Special Art Course in 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work spans a wide range, from traditional vases, plates, and tea ceramics to ceramic walls and sculptural objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his creative process, he emphasizes both molding and firing, developing a style infused with a modern sensibility that maximizes the unique characteristics of his materials and various kilns (anagama, climbing, and electric).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also widely recognized as a leading figure in relief art, having unveiled numerous works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1966, he was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association, and for nine years starting in 1978, he served as a special instructor at Okayama University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he and his elder brother, Mitsuru Isezaki, were both designated as Okayama Prefectural Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property, and in the 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 Encouragement Prize, the Sanyo Shimbun Prize, and the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition \/ Served as a judge for the Prefectural Art Exhibition","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618692714593,"sku":"5923","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5923.jpg?v=1790240688","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5923","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}