{"product_id":"p5781","title":"Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is an exquisite, newly fired sake cup by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and is breathing new life into the world of Bizen pottery with his unparalleled sense and skillful sculptural ability. He hand-formed this piece by tearing a lump of clay into two pieces, layering them together, and building them up by hand; the tear marks remain as a rugged, rock-like landscape that exudes tremendous power. This is a rare example of a kiln-change fired in an anagama kiln, specifically from near the side-firing hole in the middle section. Due to the exceptionally high heat this time, it exhibits a dignified black ash-covered kiln-change reminiscent of a climbing kiln. The boundary between the ash-covered and uncovered sections is sharply defined, a surprising level of contrast rarely seen in an anagama firing. With a subtle hint of scarlet showing in the \"nuke\" (uncovered) area and the interior, the craftsmanship is flawless.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.6cm x Diameter 8.1cm x Height 5.6cm\n\nKoichiro Isezaki was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. The Isezaki family has produced many potters, led by his grandfather Yozan Isezaki, Mitsuru Isezaki, and Jun Isezaki. After graduating from the Department of Sculpture at Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, Koichiro Isezaki studied abroad in the United States. He studied ceramics for about two years under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a former apprentice to his father, which greatly broadened his perspective on art and pottery. After returning to Japan in 2000, he became an independent potter working under his father.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618689732705,"sku":"5781","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5781.jpg?v=1790240548","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5781","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}