{"product_id":"p7952","title":"Bizen Rock Cup","description":"These are brand-new Bizen rock cups, freshly removed from the kiln, by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, removed from the kiln in February 2026 (Reiwa 8).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired for approximately 10 days in a semi-underground anagama (tunnel kiln), this piece showcases a finish characteristic of Isezaki Bizen, featuring a beautiful interplay of sesame (goma) ash glaze, scarlet fire-cord (hidasuki), thread-like sesame patterns, and a delicate gradient between white clay and crimson tones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted using a somewhat coarse, sandy clay, the interior—which was shielded from direct flame—reveals a refreshing orange hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was fired with rice straw wrapped diagonally around it, creating a striking hidasuki design that encircles the entire cup—a view that is a pleasure to behold in itself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, during the firing process, the straw fused with natural ash glaze carried by the flames, resulting in various changes in color and texture depending on the area of the piece.\n\nIncludes signed paulownia wood box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.0cm × 8.9cm × Height 8.0cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of fine ceramic crafts. He began learning pottery at a young age and embarked on his career after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work spans a wide range, from traditional pieces such as vases, plates, and tea ceremony ceramics to ceramic murals and sculptural 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 unique characteristics of his materials and various kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also widely recognized as a leading artist in the field of relief work and has exhibited numerous pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966 and served as a special lecturer in art at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he and his older brother, Mitsuru Isezaki, were both designated as Holders of Okayama Prefecture 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\nIn 2025, he was selected as a Person of Cultural Merit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Recipient of numerous honors including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition; also serves as a judge for prefectural exhibitions.","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618216464481,"sku":"7952","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7952.jpg?v=1790233519","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7952","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}