{"product_id":"p6546","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"This is a new black sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and brings a breath of fresh air to the world of Bizen pottery with his unparalleled sense and skillful formative ability.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in March 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen pottery as earthenware, he skillfully incorporates essences from his roots in wood carving and other disciplines to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece was formed by hand-kneading rather than using a potter's wheel, and the meticulously considered design gives it an intense presence, much like a tea bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the black slip that has now become synonymous with the Isezaki school, the kiln transformation caused by intense firing has resulted in parts of the surface turning blue; the way the color emerges makes it look as if indigo is being extracted from the black surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis indigo-colored kiln transformation becomes even more vibrant when it absorbs the moisture of sake during use, delighting those who behold it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scorched sesame glaze created by the intense firing is also intriguing, allowing you to enjoy two types of black: the black of the clay and the black of the firing, in harmony with the black slip.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we apologize for the delay in shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.3cm x Height 6.5cm\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 apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and in 2000 became independent as a potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618056884321,"sku":"6546","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6546.jpg?v=1790231627","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6546","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}