{"product_id":"p6244","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, an artist who continues to lead the world of Bizen ware with an inexhaustible creative power.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was fired in May 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired for approximately ten days in a semi-underground anagama kiln, this piece features an intense aesthetic, almost entirely covered in \"goma\" (ash glaze) except for the interior and a portion of the front.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back of the piece has been thoroughly baptized by fire, causing high-quality pine wood ash to overflow onto the front like grains of gold dust. These streams converge at the front to form a magnificent \"tamadare\" (dripping bead) pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough the entire surface is nearly covered in goma, the scenery varies depending on the thickness of the ash at each point, offering a rich variety of textures from flowing gold-dust yellow goma to scorched brown goma.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe intense natural glaze carried by the hot air into the interior looks as if it were scooped up from the melted ash inside the kiln, and the solidified goma, with its obsidian-like hue, is truly beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bold, characteristic modeling of Jun Isezaki, which matches the powerful aesthetic, remains present, creating a sense of tension where form and firing collide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time for shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 6.9cm × Height 7.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJun Isezaki was born the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master of ceramic craft. He learned pottery from childhood and entered the path of ceramics 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 vases, plates, and tea ceramics to ceramic walls and objects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his production, he places importance on both molding and firing, with a style characterized by a contemporary sensibility that leverages the unique features of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing kilns, and electric kilns).\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 art instructor at Okayama University for nine years starting in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he and his brother Mitsuru were both certified as Holders of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Properties, and in the same year, he became 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 Holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards: Numerous honors including the Toyo Kaneshige Prize, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Ceramics. Prefectural Exhibition Judge.","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618712146017,"sku":"6244","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6244.jpg?v=1790240987","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6244","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}