{"product_id":"p6901","title":"Black Glaze Sake Cup","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki,\u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki breathes new life into the world of Bizen ware with his extraordinary sense and skillful craftsmanship. This is a brand new black 'kake-wake' (partially glazed) sake cup (guinomi) just out of the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in March 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the natural characteristics of Bizen clay, he skillfully incorporates elements from his roots, such as wood carving, to create unique pieces that are instantly recognizable as Koichiro's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was shaped entirely by hand rather than on a potter's wheel, and its meticulously detailed design emanates a dense presence, much like a tea bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this work, he used a black slip in a 'kake-wake' technique, masking the piece to create a distinct contrast. By using white Ibe clay for the base—typically reserved for his white works—he has created a fantastic scene, as if a single ray of light is piercing through.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe white clay also influences the yellow 'goma' ash glaze that wraps around the piece, while the 'ao-yohen' (blue kiln change) has taken on a matte, textured appearance reminiscent of the skin of a large amphibian.\n\nSigned wooden box (tomobako) included (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm x 7.8cm x Height 6.1cm\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\nIn 1998, he began an apprenticeship 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 approximately two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, began his career as an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2023, he was awarded the Japan Ceramic Society Award for the 2022 fiscal year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received numerous awards and selections, including those at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition.\"","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618727645281,"sku":"6901","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6901.jpg?v=1790241424","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6901","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}