{"product_id":"p7226","title":"Bizen yohen sake 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 skills. This is a newly fired Bizen yohen sake cup fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just taken from the kiln in February 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the natural characteristics of Bizen clay, \u003cbr\u003e\nhe skillfully incorporates elements from his roots, such as wood carving, \u003cbr\u003e\nto create unique pieces that are instantly recognizable as Koichiro's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe variations in color are more vivid than those from a climbing kiln, \u003cbr\u003e\ncentered on the unique yohen (kiln changes) of an anagama kiln, where yellow sesame glaze and ash-covered yohen blend together, interspersed with a multitude of colors such as greyish namako-hada (sea cucumber skin) and metallic hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (uncovered areas) react to subtle differences in temperature, revealing approximately three distinct clay tones: a well-fired deep grey, a rich shiso (perilla) color typical of Bizen ware, and a light beige, allowing one to enjoy the colorful variety characteristic of an anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was hand-formed rather than wheel-thrown, \u003cbr\u003e\nand its meticulously detailed design radiates a dense presence akin to a tea bowl.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (Please note that it will take some time before shipping.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm × 7.4cm × Height 6.0cm\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 apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City who was also a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan, and in 2000, he became an independent potter working under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618101448801,"sku":"7226","price":28600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7226.jpg?v=1790232387","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7226","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}