{"product_id":"p6377","title":"Ibe Tokkuri","description":"This is an Ibe-ware sake bottle by the master craftsman Mitsuru Isezaki, who loved Bizen ware and made significant contributions to Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways believing that the true value of Bizen ware lies in the quality of the clay, this piece possesses the profound aesthetic character typical of Mitsuru-sensei, who remained steadfast in his dedication to using high-quality rice-field clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt first glance, it appears very simple—understated, even—but a closer look reveals rich, viscous shiso-purple and orange hues, further enhanced by a subtle golden sheen that brings an added luster to the magnificent clay texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined with its plump, round turnip shape—characterized by a full body and an elegant neck—the piece exudes a quiet, refined presence. It is a taciturn work that speaks eloquently of the high level of artistry achieved by Mitsuru Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause of its quiet and serene nature, it is a piece one can use every day without tiring of it. In the days spent together, you will likely be struck by the fleeting brilliance of the clay as it catches the light while dampened with sake.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim diameter 3.9cm × Body diameter 9.5cm × Body diameter 9.5cm × Height 13.3cm, Capacity 350cc\n\nMitsuru Isezaki was born in 1934 as the eldest son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki. He learned pottery techniques from his father from a young age and later majored in sculpture at Okayama University's Special Art Course.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs an authentic practitioner of tea ceramics, he pursued Momoyama-style forms, clay character, and firing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe carefully selected between climbing kilns and medieval-style anagama kilns depending on the work, eschewing electric or gas kilns in favor of traditional pine-wood firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1964 and received the Toyo Kaneshige Prize in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award, and in 1998, he won the 15th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March of that same year, he was designated as a holder of an Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in August 2011 at the age of 77.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards include: Toyo Kaneshige Prize, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Art and Culture Merit Award, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition, and many others \/ Invited artist at the Prefectural Exhibition","brand":"伊勢崎 満","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618716242017,"sku":"6377","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6377.jpg?v=1790241081","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6377","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}