{"product_id":"p7140","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, \u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki is a ceramic artist who has breathed new life into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful sculptural ability. This is a newly fired Bizen tea cup fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just fired in November 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile making the most of the earthy qualities inherent to Bizen ware, \u003cbr\u003e\nhe has skillfully incorporated essences from his roots in wood carving to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as his own.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a brilliant finish that serves as a textbook example of an anagama wood-fired kiln, \u003cbr\u003e\nwith a base contrast of white and amber tones accented by a variety of kiln changes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it is a simple cylindrical tea cup, it features a unique design below the waist, \u003cbr\u003e\nwith an interesting silhouette characterized by a tiered section and a rounded base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, crisp hues characteristic of anagama firing and the simple yet stylish design come together perfectly, \u003cbr\u003e\nresulting in a piece that fits seamlessly into modern living spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt comes in a paulownia wood box, making it perfect for gifts or commemorations.\n\nSigned wooden box (Shiho-san) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm × 7.7cm × Height 8.1cm\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\nLater, in 1998, he apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a New York-based ceramic artist and former student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for approximately two years, he returned to Japan and, starting in 2000, became independent as a ceramic artist under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618087817313,"sku":"7140","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7140.jpg?v=1790232276","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7140","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}