{"product_id":"p5836","title":"Bizen ware black sake cup","description":"This is a new Bizen black sake cup, freshly fired by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, an artist who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power.\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in an anagama kiln for about 10 days, this piece features a powerful aesthetic where the black slip and intense \"goma\" (ash glaze) seem to clash against each other on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been baptized by fire from the back, the yellow goma, resembling gold dust from high-quality pine firewood, has surged toward the front, forming a magnificent \"tamadare\" (beaded) pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, charred goma has formed from the rim down to the body, blending with the black slip to shift into a rich cobalt blue, creating a stunning \"ao-yohen\" (blue kiln-change) effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe placement of this blue kiln-change at the rim is particularly interesting; as it becomes wet with sake during use, the colors grow even more vivid, delighting not only the palate but the eyes as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the smooth black coloring of the clay body to the way the form was pushed into a square shape with a grooved tool, the piece showcases the characteristic artistry of Jun Isezaki even beyond the yellow goma and blue kiln-change.\n\nSigned paulownia box (shiho-zan style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.6cm x 6.5cm x Height 6.7cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of ceramic craft. He learned pottery from a young age and began his professional 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 items like flower vases, plates, and tea ceremony utensils to ceramic wall art and sculptural objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his production process, he emphasizes forming and firing, utilizing the distinct characteristics of his materials and various kilns (anagama, climbing, and electric) to create a style imbued with a modern sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also widely recognized as a leading relief artist and has presented numerous works.\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 were both designated as Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property Holders, and in the same year, he began serving as 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 National Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and many others \/ Prefectural Exhibition Judge","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618690748513,"sku":"5836","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5836.jpg?v=1790240598","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5836","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}