{"product_id":"p6011","title":"Ibe Hidasuki Guinomi","description":"This is an Ibe hidasuki (fire-cord) sake cup by the master craftsman Mitsuru Isezaki, who deeply loved Bizen ware and made immense contributions to the Bizen region.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to the work of Mitsuru Isezaki, who is renowned for his hidasuki firing in a climbing kiln, this piece features a rich, mugwort-colored clay body adorned with a magnificent Momoyama-style hidasuki pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough fired in a climbing kiln, the piece possesses a refined quality reminiscent of electric kiln firing, creating a delicate aesthetic that even conveys a sense of refreshing clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the various unglazed Bizen wares, hidasuki works showcase the bare clay surface, avoiding even the natural glaze that might lightly coat the skin. Master Isezaki’s seasoned skill, born from a profound understanding of the quality of the clay and the nuances of kiln firing, shines through in this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form is deliberately orthodox, designed not to distract from the hidasuki, and features a gentle, flowing rise that complements the refreshing aesthetic of the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe slightly undulating rim is particularly exquisite, and when paired with the wet, lustrous texture of the hidasuki, it carries a loveliness reminiscent of a young maiden’s lips.\n\nIncludes tomobako (signed wooden box) with four-way keyed lid\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm x 7.0cm x Height 4.5cm\n\nMitsuru Isezaki was born in 1934 as the eldest son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki. He learned pottery techniques from his father from a young age and majored in sculpture in the Special Art Course at Okayama University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs an authentic practitioner of tea ceramics, he pursued Momoyama-style forms, clay textures, and firing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe utilized both climbing kilns and medieval-style anagama kilns depending on the piece, and insisted on firing exclusively with pine wood, never using electric or gas kilns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1964 and received the Toyo Kaneshige Prize in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award, and in 1998, he won the 15th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March of that same year, he was designated as an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2011 at the age of 77.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Recipient of the Toyo Kaneshige Prize, Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Cultural Merit Award, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and many others \/ Guest exhibitor at the prefectural exhibition","brand":"伊勢崎 満","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618023198817,"sku":"6011","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6011.jpg?v=1790231213","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6011","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}