{"product_id":"p6241","title":"Bizen ware sake cup","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, this is a newly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Koichiro Isezaki, an artist who is breathing fresh air into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful shaping skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand-new work, just taken from the kiln in April 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthenware, he skillfully incorporates elements of his roots, such as wood carving, to create a unique piece that is unmistakably Koichiro Isezaki's.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an anagama (tunnel kiln) firing that produces a wide variety of finishes, the piece has been exposed to hot air containing natural ash from various directions, resulting in a stunning, multi-layered sesame glaze (goma) effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (uncovered areas) feature a deep brownish, high-luster surface that suggests intense firing, and the marks from the refractory clay used during kiln placement act like spotlights, creating an interesting effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece was formed by hand rather than on a potter's wheel, and the meticulously detailed design possesses a dense presence, much like a tea bowl.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before it can be shipped).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm × 7.4cm × Height 6.0cm\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\nLater, in 1998, he studied under Jeff Shapiro, a potter based in New York City and a former apprentice of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, began his independent career as a potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618712080481,"sku":"6241","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6241.jpg?v=1790240984","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6241","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}