{"product_id":"p6226","title":"Ibe Guinomi","description":"This is an Imbe guinomi (sake cup) by the master craftsman Mitsuru Isezaki, who loved Bizen ware and made immense contributions to Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmidst the rich, gray ash-covered kiln transformation (yohen) characteristic of an anagama climbing kiln, there are glimpses of moist, scarlet-hued 'nuke' (uncovered areas) that highlight the quality of the clay, making this an exceptional sake cup with a superb firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlaced in a prime position within the kiln, the sake cup features a sophisticated, tasteful combination of somber gray ash-glazing and faint, gold-tinged markings (kumadori).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fine detailing is breathtaking, with delicate, ephemeral comb-pattern markings resembling bamboo fences or floral motifs around the body, and mountain-path style incised lines near the base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts elegant and dignified presence, combined with such delicate craftsmanship, makes this a truly remarkable and visually captivating piece.\n\nIncludes original signed wooden box (shiho-san).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.9cm x 6.6cm x Height 6.5cm\n\nMitsuru Isezaki was born in 1934 as the eldest son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki, and learned pottery techniques from his father from a young age before majoring in sculpture in the special art program at Okayama University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a master of authentic tea ceramics, he pursued the forms, clay textures, and firing methods of the Momoyama period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe selectively used climbing kilns and medieval-style anagama kilns depending on the work, refusing to use electric or gas kilns, and insisted on firing using split pine wood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1964 and received the Toyo Kaneshige Award in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Achievement 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 a holder of an Okayama Prefecture-designated Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2011 at the age of 77.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards and honors include: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Culture Achievement Award, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and many others; invited artist for the Prefectural Art Exhibition.","brand":"伊勢崎 満","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618041024609,"sku":"6226","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6226.jpg?v=1790231363","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6226","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}