{"product_id":"p6866","title":"Ibe Yunomi","description":"This is an Ibe-yaki yunomi (tea cup) by the renowned master Mitsuru Isezaki, who loved Bizen ware and made immense contributions to the Bizen region.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA pottery biography from around 2004 is included, suggesting the piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBelieving that the true appeal of Bizen ware lies in the quality of the clay, Mitsuru-sensei remained dedicated to using high-grade rice-field clay, and this piece possesses the profound aesthetic depth characteristic of his work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt first glance, it appears very understated, but it features a remarkably varied kiln transformation. The elegant sangiri (accidental patterning) created only where the ash touched the surface serves as an exemplar of Bizen-yaki climbing kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, a faint metallic luster coats the clay body throughout, adding even greater depth to its sophisticated, austere appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design is reminiscent of one of Mitsuru-sensei’s sake cups scaled up to a larger size, with highlights including a slightly elevated foot featuring sharp, masterfully executed carvings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a previous work but remains unused.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned wooden box (double-slat lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.4cm x Height 9.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMitsuru Isezaki was born in 1934 as the eldest son of the holder of intangible cultural property, Yozan Isezaki. He learned pottery techniques from his father from a young age and majored in sculpture at Okayama University's Special Art Course.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs an authentic practitioner of tea ceramics, he pursued Momoyama-style forms, clay texture, and firing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDepending on the piece, he utilized both climbing kilns and medieval anagama kilns, insisting on firing with pine wood and never using electric or gas kilns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1964 and received the Toyo Kaneshige Award in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award in 1994 and the 15th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March of that same year, he was certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2011 at the age of 77.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Toyo Kaneshige Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Culture Merit Award, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition, among many others \/ Invited exhibitor at Prefectural exhibitions","brand":"伊勢崎 満","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618068156513,"sku":"6866","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6866.jpg?v=1790231940","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6866","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}