{"product_id":"p7776","title":"Bizen tea cup","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 skills. This is a newly fired Bizen teacup, fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was removed from the kiln in August 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the unique properties of Bizen earth, he skillfully incorporates elements such as wood carving—one of his personal roots—to create a unique work that is instantly recognizable as his own.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finish is magnificent, looking like a textbook example of an anagama wood-fired kiln, with a variety of kiln-altered colors scattered across a contrast between white and amber-toned clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a simple cylindrical teacup, but it features a unique design below the waist, with an interesting rounded bottom accented by a step.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, crisp tones characteristic of anagama firing blend perfectly with the simple yet stylish design, resulting in a piece that fits seamlessly into a modern living space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to its shape and size, it can also be enjoyed as a shochu cup or a rocks glass.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt comes in a paulownia wood box, making it an ideal gift or commemorative item.\n\nSigned box to be provided later (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.9cm x Height 8.2cm\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 pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, began his career as an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618208108641,"sku":"7776","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7776.jpg?v=1790233244","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7776","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}