{"product_id":"p7457","title":"Bizen Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen-yaki kiln-changed sake cup (guinomi) just out of 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 Bizen pottery world with his exceptional sense and masterful modeling skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in September 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile making the most of the characteristics of Bizen pottery as earthenware, he skillfully incorporates elements such as wood carving—one of his own roots—to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as the work of Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a rare kiln change created near the side-firing hole in the middle of an anagama (tunnel kiln). It features a distinct separation of red and black ash-covered kiln changes, much like the effects seen in a climbing kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scenery is even more vivid than that of a climbing kiln; centered on the unique kiln change of an anagama where yellow sesame (hida-goma) and ash-covered kiln changes blend together, the piece is embellished with a multitude of colors including gray namako-hada (sea cucumber skin) and metallic hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (uncovered) sections exhibit a complex blend of red, purple, and brown, which, combined with the matte, non-glossy texture, results in a clay quality that is truly rewarding to nurture through use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire body was formed by hand-kneading rather than using a potter's wheel, and the meticulously detailed design radiates a dense presence, much like a tea bowl.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.7cm x 7.3cm x Height 5.7cm\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 studied under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City who was a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for about two years, he returned to Japan and in 2000, he became independent as a potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618176159841,"sku":"7457","price":30800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7457.jpg?v=1790232744","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7457","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}