{"product_id":"p6372","title":"Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen-yaki kiln-transformed sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and who breathes new life into the world of Bizen ware with his extraordinary sense and masterful modeling skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile making the most of the earthy characteristics of Bizen ware, he skillfully incorporates elements from his roots—such as wood carving—to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as the work of Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe tears pieces from a mass of clay, stacks them, and forms them by hand; the resulting seams remain as bold, crack-like landscapes, giving the work a tremendous sense of impact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a rare kiln transformation obtained from near the side-firing hole in the middle section of an anagama (tunnel kiln), resulting in a lustrous, deep black ash-covered transformation that looks just like that of a climbing kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a clear line dividing the ash-covered section from the rest, which is astonishing for an anagama firing, as such distinct shading is rarely seen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (uncovered areas) and the interior feature a faint, light scarlet hue, making this a finish that captures all the intrigue of kiln-transformed works.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.3cm x 7.9cm x Height 6.1cm\n\nKoichiro Isezaki was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1974 as the eldest son of Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo Zokei University in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently apprenticed in 1998 under Jeff Shapiro, a New York City-based ceramic artist and former student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for about two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, became an independent ceramic artist under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618716209249,"sku":"6372","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6372.jpg?v=1790241080","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6372","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}