{"product_id":"p6381","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen-yaki tea cup by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and has brought a breath of fresh air to the world of Bizen pottery with his exceptional sense and masterful sculpting skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just fired in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the natural characteristics of Bizen clay, he skillfully incorporates elements from his roots—such as wood carving—to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro Isezaki’s work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finish is as vibrant as a textbook example of an anagama kiln firing, featuring a beautiful gradation of scarlet and amber tones, complemented by a variety of kiln-effect patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough it is a simple cylindrical tea cup, the design below the waist is distinct; it features an interesting shape with a stepped waist leading to a rounded bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, crisp finish characteristic of an anagama kiln firing pairs perfectly with the simple yet stylish design, resulting in a piece that truly captures Koichiro Isezaki's style, fitting well within a contemporary space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt comes in a paulownia wood box, making it an ideal gift or commemorative item.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm x 7.6cm x Height 9.1cm\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 later studied under Jeff Shapiro, a potter based in New York City and a student of his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and established himself as an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618716307553,"sku":"6381","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6381.jpg?v=1790241084","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6381","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}