{"product_id":"p6848","title":"Ibe Yunomi","description":"This is an Ibe teacup by the master craftsman Mitsuru Isezaki, who loved Bizen ware and made immense contributions to Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic history document from around 2007 is enclosed, suggesting the piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt possesses the profound scenery characteristic of Master Mitsuru, who always believed that the beauty of Bizen ware lies in the quality of the clay, and remained committed to using high-quality rice field clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt first glance, it appears very understated, yet it is a piece with a remarkably varied kiln transformation; based in a natural black, it features mist-like yellow sesame glaze (kama-goma) and sangiri (discoloration from ash coverage), resulting in a finish that serves as a textbook example of Bizen climbing kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, a faint golden hue overlays the clay texture of the entire piece, adding further depth to its sophisticated, austere appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features the classic faceted design often seen in Master Mitsuru's sake cups and teacups, with random spatula marks that further highlight the expressive qualities of the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an older work, it is unused.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slat lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.2cm x Height 9.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMaster Mitsuru Isezaki was born in 1934 as the eldest son of the intangible cultural property holder Yozan Isezaki, learning pottery techniques from his father from a young age and majoring in sculpture at Okayama University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs an authentic practitioner of tea ceramics, he pursued Momoyama-style forms, clay textures, and firing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe skillfully distinguished between climbing kilns and medieval-style tunnel kilns depending on the piece, eschewing electric or gas kilns in favor of firing with split pine wood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1964, he became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association and received the Kaneshige Tōyō Prize in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award, and in 1998, he was awarded the 15th Tabe Museum Grand Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March of that same year, he was designated as a Holder of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2011 at the age of 77.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Kaneshige Tōyō Prize, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Culture Merit Award, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition, and many others \/ Prefectural Exhibition Guest Artist","brand":"伊勢崎 満","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618066387041,"sku":"6848","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6848.jpg?v=1790231918","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6848","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}