{"product_id":"p7580","title":"Ibe Rice Bowl","description":"This is an Ibe rice bowl by the master craftsman Mitsuru Isezaki, who loved Bizen ware and made immense contributions to Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to the style of Mitsuru Isezaki, who was highly regarded for his Hidaski (fire-cord) firing in climbing kilns, this piece features a profound, mugwort-colored clay body adorned with a magnificent Momoyama-style Hidaski pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough fired in a climbing kiln, it possesses a quality reminiscent of electric kiln firing, creating a delicate appearance that even evokes a sense of refreshing clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong Bizen wares, which are unglazed and wood-fired, Hidaski pieces are unique for showcasing the bare surface of the clay while avoiding even the natural glaze that can subtly coat the skin. This highlights the expert skill of Mitsuru-sensei, who possessed an exhaustive knowledge of the quality of the clay and the exquisite nuances of kiln firing required to bring it out.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the style is that of a simple, slightly small rice bowl, the understated accent of the cut foot (kiri-kodai) reflects his truly refined sense.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough it is a rice bowl for everyday use, it comes in a rare paulownia box, making it perfect as a gift, alongside its lean and meticulous craftsmanship typical of a master.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that was purchased new and kept carefully in storage without being opened.\n\nOriginal signed box (with two-sided slats)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.7cm × Diameter 10.6cm × Height 6.1cm\n\nMitsuru Isezaki was born in 1934 as the eldest son of the holder of intangible cultural property, Yozan Isezaki. He learned pottery techniques from his father from a young age and majored in sculpture at the special fine arts department of Okayama University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs an authentic master of tea ceramics, he pursued Momoyama-style forms, clay textures, and firing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe skillfully used different kilns—climbing kilns and medieval anagama (tunnel kilns)—depending on the work, and remained committed to firing with pine wood, never using electric or gas kilns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1964 and received the Kaneshige Tōyō Prize in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award, and in 1998, the 15th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March of that same year, he was recognized as a holder of an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2011 at the age of 77.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Kaneshige Tōyō Prize, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Arts and Culture Merit Award, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition, and many others \/ Prefectural Exhibition Guest Artist","brand":"伊勢崎 満","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618199359585,"sku":"7580","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7580.jpg?v=1790232934","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7580","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}