{"product_id":"p7243","title":"Kuroshuten","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 sculptural ability. This is a newly fired black sake cup (guinomi) fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just fired in February 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the natural characteristics of Bizen clay, he skillfully incorporates essences from his roots in wood carving to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as his own.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece was formed by hand-kneading rather than using a potter's wheel, and the meticulous attention to detail gives it a dense presence, much like a tea bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake cup was coated with the black slip that has become synonymous with the Isezaki family and fired in an area of the kiln with intense heat to achieve kiln transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired at a very high temperature, the black slip has developed an intense luster, resulting in a deep, rich black reminiscent of a Tenmoku tea bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"goma\" (ash glaze) scattered across the surface flows in just the right amount so as not to overpower the deep black, with the calm ochre tones perfectly complementing the brilliant black finish.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before the item can be shipped).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm x 7.5cm x Height 6.0cm\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 of Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently studied under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a former apprentice to his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and began his independent career as a potter under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618104856673,"sku":"7243","price":28600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7243.jpg?v=1790232414","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7243","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}