No. 5825

Bizen Kuro Guinomi

Jun Isezaki

¥120,000

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Description

Jun Isazaki is a living national treasure of Bizen ware. (The fifth person to be designated as a Living National Treasure for Bizen ware)
He creates his works using ordinary Bizen clay and applies black clay after they have dried.
"Kuro" is a clay with a high iron content from the Osafune district of Okayama Prefecture.
A small amount of cobalt is added after dissolving the clay in water to create a liquid slip.
The black clay applied to the work turns a beautiful black when fired.
This Guinomi is currently being fitted with a wooden box, so delivery will take some time.

Details

Pottery Type
guinomi
Dimensions
W8.7cm x D8.0cm x H6.6cm
About the Artist
He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1936.
He graduated from Okayama University in 1959.
He was accredited as a living human national treasure in 2004.

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