{"product_id":"p8117","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen ware teacup, fresh from the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and has brought a breath of fresh air to the world of Bizen ware with his extraordinary sense and skillful craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in July 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material, he successfully incorporates essences from his roots, such as wood carving, to create unique pieces that are instantly recognizable as his own.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in midsummer, and the humidity from the long rains affected the wood-burning kiln, resulting in a delicately soft, flushed scarlet color and the intense, matte ash glaze known as \"melon skin.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a simple cylindrical teacup, it features an unconventional design below the waist, with a tiered, rounded bottom that creates an intriguing look.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, crisp coloring typical of wood-fired kiln pieces and the simple yet stylish design are perfectly integrated, making this a work that fits beautifully into modern living spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt comes in a paulownia wood box, making it an ideal gift or commemorative item.\n\nSigned box to follow (please note that it will take some time for shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.6cm x 8.5cm x Height 8.5cm\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\nSubsequently, in 1998, he studied under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City who was his father's apprentice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter learning pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and became an independent potter in 2000 under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618246152289,"sku":"8117","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8117.jpg?v=1790233789","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8117","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}