{"product_id":"p6560","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"This is a brand new black sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and is breathing new life into the Bizen ware world with his exceptional sense and skillful formative ability.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, removed from the kiln in March 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile making the most of the earthy qualities of Bizen ware, he has skillfully incorporated essences of his roots, such as wood carving, to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro Isezaki's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe overall form was created by hand-molding rather than using a potter's wheel, and the meticulously detailed design exudes an intense presence reminiscent of a tea bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe black clay slip, now synonymous with the Isezaki school, is combined with \"nagare-goma\" (flowing sesame glaze) created by intense firing to produce a stunning appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe burnt sesame glaze on the rim is tinged with a slight indigo, which, combined with the golden sesame glaze from the pine firewood, creates a highly profound aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the intense firing, the black exterior has a strong luster, while the interior conversely loses its sheen, resulting in a cool, matte black earth texture.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before it can be shipped).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.6cm x 7.5cm x Height 6.1cm\n\nKoichiro Isezaki was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1974, 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 apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for about two years, he returned to Japan and began his career as an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618719387745,"sku":"6560","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6560.jpg?v=1790241226","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6560","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}