{"product_id":"p6354","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is an earlier work of Bizen sake cup by Mr. Kyo Isezaki, who was born as the fourth son of the celebrated master Mitsuru Isezaki, a pride of Bizen, and has been refining the traditional techniques inherited from his father.\u003cbr\u003e\nA biography of his ceramic career up to 1999 is enclosed, suggesting that this piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe style inherits the unique sense of rhythm possessed by his father, Mitsuru Isezaki, giving this traditional Bizen ware a certain airy lightness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form resembles a miniature \"kutsu-chawan\" (shoe-shaped tea bowl), and because it is slightly triangular when viewed from above, it offers an exceptional grip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe spatula marks around the rim and the waist are exquisite, blending perfectly into the work without being overly assertive.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFour small \"botamochi\" (rice cake-like markings) are arranged somewhat irregularly from the front to the waist, a placement that is truly characteristic of the Isezaki family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe balance between the \"haikaburi\" (ash-covered) kiln transformation caused by skillful firing and the \"hiiro\" (scarlet color) is outstanding, allowing one to enjoy both the variations in scarlet and the rugged texture of the ash covering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an older work, there are no signs of use or stains.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-crosspiece lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.6cm x 7.8cm x Height 4.8cm\n\nKyo Isezaki was born in Imbe in 1970 as the fourth son of Mitsuru Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from high school, he studied under Koichi Shibaoka, a disciple of his father, for five years starting in 1988.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe then received guidance under his father for another five years from 1993, before becoming independent in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was selected for the Prefectural Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition in 1989, and has since been actively exhibiting in public competitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2001 and has since held solo exhibitions throughout the country.","brand":"伊勢崎 競","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618049871969,"sku":"6354","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6354.jpg?v=1790231468","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6354","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}