{"product_id":"p7447","title":"Bizen white sake cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen-yaki white sake cup, freshly fired from the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and is breathing new life into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful sculpting ability.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in September 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the unique properties of Bizen ware as an earthen material, he skillfully incorporates the essence of wood carving—one of his own creative roots—to finish this into a unique piece that is immediately recognizable as the work of Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithout using any glazes or slip-coating techniques, he has created an unprecedented aesthetic by firing special white clay from Inbe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece appears as if it has been lightly coated in a transparent glaze, which alone reveals the unique reaction of the white clay to the ash (goma), perfectly illustrating the profound charm of the white clay that has captivated Mr. Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite using standard fuel for this firing, the ash turned pure white, and its matte texture and creamy hue are surprisingly detached from the conventional image of Bizen ware, in the best possible way.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was formed by tearing a lump of clay in two, stacking the pieces, and shaping them by hand; the resulting tear marks remain as a dynamic landscape reminiscent of a rocky surface, exuding a sense of great power.\n\nSigned wooden box (Shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.6cm × 8.2cm × Height 6.8cm\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 apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a student of his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for about two years, he returned to Japan and, beginning in 2000, became an independent potter working under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618173571169,"sku":"7447","price":28600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7447.jpg?v=1790232727","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7447","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}