{"product_id":"p5845","title":"Bizen Beer Mug","description":"This is a freshly fired Bizen beer mug by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, an artist who continues to lead the Bizen ware world with an inexhaustible creative power. Fired in an anagama (tunnel kiln) for about ten days, this piece features an ash-covered yohen (kiln transformation) effect, which is relatively rare for this type of firing. Unlike the ash-covered yohen typically seen in climbing kilns, this piece emphasizes the vivid colors characteristic of an anagama, lending it a somewhat light and festive atmosphere. The base clay is also influenced by the ash-covered yohen, taking on a subtle bluish-gray hue. The hidasuki (fire cord) section is accented with gold, transforming into a stunning metallic red. The beauty of these anagama kiln transformations shimmers even more when the mug is filled with liquid, making it easy to enjoy one drink too many. While labeled as a beer mug on the box, it can of course also be used as a yunomi (teacup).\n\nWith signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm x 7.0cm x Height 9.1cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born as the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of ceramic sculpture. He learned pottery from a young age and entered the craft professionally after graduating from the Special Art Course at Okayama University in 1959. His body of work is vast, ranging from traditional items such as vases, plates, and tea ceremony wares to sculptural objects and ceramic walls. He places great emphasis on both shaping and firing, utilizing the distinct characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kiln, and electric kiln) to create a style imbued with a modern sensibility. He is also a leading figure in relief art, having presented numerous works in this field. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966 and served as a special art lecturer at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978. In 1998, he and his brother Mitsuru were both designated as Preservers of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, and in the same year, he became the Secretary General of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association. In July 2004, he was designated a Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure).\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Recipient of the Kaneshige Toyo Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and many others \/ Prefectural Exhibition Juror","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618690912353,"sku":"5845","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5845.jpg?v=1790240604","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5845","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}