{"product_id":"p7130","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki,\u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki is breathing new life into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful sculpting ability. This is a newly fired Bizen tea cup fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just fired in November 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material,\u003cbr\u003e\nhe has skillfully incorporated essences of his own roots, such as wood carving,\u003cbr\u003e\nto create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin the scenery where vibrant \"yellow sesame\" (ki-goma) characteristic of the Isezaki family runs freely across the surface,\u003cbr\u003e\nthere is a deep gray \"ash-covered\" kiln transformation (hai-kaburi yohen), making this a unique and unusual tea cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough ash-covered kiln transformation is considered relatively rare even in an anagama kiln where various types of scenery can be achieved,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have rarely seen a tea cup fired with such a finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a simple cylindrical tea cup, but the design below the waist is quite unique,\u003cbr\u003e\nfeaturing an interesting shape with a stepped waist and a rounded base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, refreshing colors characteristic of anagama firing\u003cbr\u003e\nblend perfectly with the simple yet stylish design,\u003cbr\u003e\nresulting in a piece that fits well into a modern living space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nComes in a paulownia wood box, making it perfect for gifts or commemorations.\n\nSigned box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.7cm x 7.6cm x Height 8.2cm\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\nHe then apprenticed in 1998 under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and began his career as a potter under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618086408289,"sku":"7130","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7130.jpg?v=1790232264","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7130","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}