{"product_id":"p7527","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen tea cup by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the Bizen pottery world with an inexhaustible creative power.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, fired and removed from the kiln in October 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired for approximately 10 days in a semi-underground anagama kiln, this piece showcases the quintessential Isezaki Bizen finish, featuring a beautiful interplay of goma (sesame glaze), hidasuki (fire-cord markings), ito-goma (thread-like sesame glaze), and a gradation between white clay and scarlet tones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece uses a coarse clay rich in sand particles, which can be seen peeking through the scarlet gradation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRice straw was draped diagonally across the piece during firing, creating a striking hidasuki pattern that wraps around the entire cup—a view so captivating that you will find yourself lost in time as your eyes follow the flow of the straw markings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, as the straw burned, it fused with the natural glaze, transforming into what is known as ito-goma, retaining the delicate impression of the straw.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese ito-goma markings can also be seen on the interior, where the straw slid down toward the bottom of the cup, leaving behind its fired imprint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile labeled as a tea cup on the box, it is, of course, perfectly suitable for use as a beer mug as well.\n\nSigned wooden box (shōsan style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm x 7.1cm x Height 10.4cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of ceramic sculptures. He began learning pottery in his youth and embarked on his career after graduating from the Special Fine Arts Course at Okayama University in 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work spans a wide range, from traditional vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to ceramic wall murals and abstract objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his creative process, he places great emphasis on both shaping and firing, developing a style infused with a modern sensibility that maximizes the characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing, and electric kilns).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also highly regarded as a leading creator of ceramic reliefs and has unveiled numerous works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966 and served as a special lecturer in fine arts at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he and his brother Mitsuru were both designated as Holders of Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Properties, and in the same year, he became the Secretary General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn July 2004, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Recipient of numerous honors including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and an Excellence Award at the Chanoyu Zokei Exhibition, among others. Served as a juror for prefectural exhibitions.","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618190250081,"sku":"7527","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7527.jpg?v=1790232852","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7527","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}