{"product_id":"p6314","title":"Bizen-ware katatsuki tea caddy","description":"This is a Bizen katatsuki tea caddy by the master craftsman Mitsuru Isezaki, a man who loved Bizen ware and contributed greatly to the region.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmidst the rich, gray \"haikaburi\" (ash-covered) kiln transformation characteristic of climbing kiln firing, there are moist, unglazed \"nuke\" sections that reveal the quality of the clay, making this an exceptional piece with a superb finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt appears to have been placed in an especially prime spot within the kiln; the \"namako-hada\" (sea cucumber-like texture) of the ash-covered kiln transformation and the three \"botamochi\" markings are finishes that identify it as Mitsuru's work at a glance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYet, it is clear that the true appeal of this tea caddy is not the kiln transformation or the nuke, but the rich, mouth-watering \"shiso\" (perilla-leaf red) hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shiso color peeking out from around the nuke and along the sides is definitive proof that the finest clay, meticulously prepared, was used.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are delicate, comb-marked patterns around the waist reminiscent of lattice or floral designs, which match the dignified presence expected of a katatsuki form, creating a truly magnificent piece.\n\nWith tomobako (includes storage box, medicinal box lid, silk bag, spare silk bag, ivory lid, and signed silk bag)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.0cm x 5.9cm x Height 8.1cm\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 at Okayama University's special art course.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs an authentic practitioner of tea ceramics, he pursued Momoyama-style modeling, clay quality, and firing techniques.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe carefully selected between climbing kilns and medieval-style anagama kilns depending on the work, never using electric or gas kilns, and insisted on firing with pine wood.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1964 and received the Toyo Kaneshige Award in 1974.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was awarded the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Achievement Award in 1994 and the 15th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize in 1998.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March of that same year, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2011 at the age of 77.\n\nAwards: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Arts and Culture Merit Award, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition, and many others \/ Prefectural Exhibition invitee","brand":"伊勢崎 満","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618046791777,"sku":"6314","price":160000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6314.jpg?v=1790231430","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6314","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}