{"product_id":"p6237","title":"Hakushaku Shuten","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki,\u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki is a potter who brings a fresh perspective to the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful shaping skills. This is a newly fired white shaved sake cup (guinomi) fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in April 2021, this piece was exhibited at his solo exhibition in Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen clay, he skillfully incorporates elements from his roots, such as wood carving, to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as his own.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFormed by throwing a thick base and shaving it away with a spatula, the characteristic design resembles a hexagonal nut in the process of being machined, which is quite intriguing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithout the use of any glazes or engobes, the piece is made by firing a special white clay from Ibe, resulting in even the \"goma\" (natural ash glaze) taking on a white appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe abundant goma on the front reacts with the white clay, creating a unique, cloudy white hue reminiscent of Karatsu straw-ash glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOther areas also appear as if they have been thinly coated with a transparent glaze, demonstrating the intricate reaction of the white clay to the ash and highlighting the deep, captivating appeal that has enchanted Koichiro.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the cup, the clay reacts sensitively to the shells placed to prevent fusion during firing, causing the clay color to shift to a vibrant orange similar to Shigaraki ware, which, combined with the champagne-gold hue characteristic of this white clay, is a delight to behold.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (Please note that it will take some time to ship.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.2cm x 8.8cm x Height 5.0cm\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 of Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, in 1998, he studied under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City who was also a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, began his career as an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618712014945,"sku":"6237","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6237.jpg?v=1790240982","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6237","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}