{"product_id":"p4984","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"This Bizen tea cup is by Koichiro Isezaki, an artist 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 pottery with his extraordinary sense and skillful craftsmanship. It is a masterpiece that embodies the unique messages possible only through earthen works, reflecting Koichiro's signature style of creating diverse expressions that make the most of the texture of the clay. With a vibrant anagama-fired finish that is instantly recognizable as his work, the cup is stunning, featuring a bright scarlet tone as the base, complemented by pristine white clay and dynamic sesame-glaze accents. The design below the waist is unconventional, featuring an interesting shape with a stepped waist leading to a rounded bottom. The clean, crisp firing typical of an anagama kiln pairs perfectly with this unique design, resulting in a piece that is quintessentially Koichiro and well-suited for contemporary spaces. Comes in a paulownia box, making it perfect for gifts or commemorations.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san) \u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm x 7.8cm x Height 8.7cm\n\nKoichiro Isezaki was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. The Isezaki family is a prestigious name in Bizen pottery, with his grandfather being the Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki, and his uncle being the Intangible Cultural Property holder Mitsuru Isezaki; Koichiro himself aspired to pottery from an early age. After graduating from the sculpture department of Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States. He spent approximately two years studying pottery under New York-based ceramicist Jeff Shapiro, significantly broadening his perspective on art and ceramics. After returning to Japan in 2000, he trained under the guidance of his father and his father's disciples. In 2002, he submitted his work to the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Exhibition for the first time, where it was selected.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618667122785,"sku":"4984","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/4984.jpg?v=1790239712","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p4984","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}