No. 6248

Bizen Yohen Guinomi

Jun Isezaki

¥120,000

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Description

Jun Isazaki is a living national treasure of Bizen ware. (The fifth person to receive this designation for Bizen ware)
He fires his pottery in a long, tunnel-shaped kiln called an "anagama".
The flame is blown into the back of the anagama kiln over a long distance.
This "yohen" guinomi can only be fired in a specific area of the anagama kiln.
This guinomi features an outstanding flame pattern created by extremely high temperatures.
Its design has been simplified to complement the yohen flame pattern.

Details

Pottery Type
guinomi
Dimensions
W 6.7 cm × D 6.5 cm × H 6.9 cm
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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