{"product_id":"p7127","title":"Bizen White Sake Cup","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, \u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki brings a fresh breeze to the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful sculpting ability. This is a brand-new white sake cup, just taken from the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in November 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material, \u003cbr\u003e\nhe skillfully incorporates essences from his roots, such as wood carving, \u003cbr\u003e\nresulting in a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithout using any glazes or slip techniques, \u003cbr\u003e\nhe has created a landscape never seen before by high-firing a special white clay from Ibe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt looks as if the entire piece has been lightly coated with a transparent glaze, \u003cbr\u003e\nwhich alone illustrates the unique reaction of the white clay to the ash, \u003cbr\u003e\nmaking the deep charm of this white clay that captivated Koichiro-sensei perfectly understandable.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this firing, despite using the usual fuel, the ash turned pure white, \u003cbr\u003e\nand its matte texture and creamy hue are surprisingly unconventional for Bizen ware in the best possible way.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was hand-formed by tearing a lump of clay in two, layering them, and building it up, \u003cbr\u003e\nleaving the tearing marks as a dynamic, cliff-like landscape that feels incredibly powerful.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow at a later date (we apologize for the slight delay in shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.8cm x 8.3cm x Height 6.7cm\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 at Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, in 1998, he studied under Jeff Shapiro, a potter based in New York City and a disciple of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, became an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618085818465,"sku":"7127","price":26400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7127.jpg?v=1790232259","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7127","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}