{"product_id":"p6021","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki,\u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki is known for bringing a fresh perspective to the world of Bizen ware through his exceptional sense of style and masterful sculpting ability. This is a sake cup in black, one of his earlier works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFinished with a black slip that has become synonymous with the Isezaki school, this sake cup is believed to have been created between 2007 and 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe well-fired black surface features two distinct textures—areas with a lustrous sheen and areas with a matte finish—where natural glaze and the two clay surfaces are intricately intertwined.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe waist of the vessel is faceted with a spatula into a bamboo-joint-like design, giving it an interesting, somewhat botanical aesthetic reminiscent of a bamboo shoot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim displays a blue \"yohen\" (kiln-transformation) effect, a highlight of his black-glazed works; the vivid cobalt blue is sure to shimmer beautifully as it absorbs moisture each time you enjoy a drink from it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused piece that has been carefully stored since its original purchase, remaining unopened.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm × 7.1cm × Height 7.2cm\n\nKoichiro Isezaki was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1974 as the eldest son of Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Sculpture Department at Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a former student of his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for about two years, he returned to Japan and, beginning in 2000, established his independence as a ceramic artist under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618703822945,"sku":"6021","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6021.jpg?v=1790240791","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6021","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}