{"product_id":"p6773","title":"Bizen black sake cup","description":"This is a slightly earlier Bizen black sake cup (guinomi) by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, an artist who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power.\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded is a ceramic biography up to 2007, suggesting this piece was created around 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mist-like yellow goma (ash glaze) created by slow firing in an anagama kiln clashes with the black slip, forming a unique landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece features a distinctive, screw-like carved pattern on the body, showcasing the aggressive style typical of Isezaki, as if he let his chisel follow the momentum while carving the foot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, these screw-like carvings influence the accumulation of the ash glaze; the varying thickness of the gathered ash creates a subtle blue yohen (kiln change) at the rim, while a rich yellow goma can be enjoyed on the body.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the entire piece has a deep luster due to the slip, the bottom of the interior creates a contrasting matte yellow goma landscape reminiscent of a rocky surface, offering a different look—quintessential to Bizen—when sake is poured compared to the exterior and rim.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is an earlier work, there are no stains or signs of use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm × 6.6cm × Height 5.9cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, who specialized in craftwork. He learned pottery from a young age and entered the field professionally after graduating from the Okayama University Special Art Course in 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work spans a wide range, from traditional items such as vases, plates, and tea ceremony ceramics to pottery walls and objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his production process, he emphasizes forming and firing, utilizing the characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns) to create a style imbued with a modern sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also widely recognized as a leading relief artist and has presented numerous works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966 and served as a special art lecturer at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he and his brother Mitsuru were both certified as Holders of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Properties, and in the same year, he became the Secretary General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn July 2004, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Recipient of the Kaneshige Toyo Prize, Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Prize, Sanyo Shimbun Prize, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition, and many others \/ Prefectural Exhibition Juror","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618724532321,"sku":"6773","price":66000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6773.jpg?v=1790241387","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6773","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}