{"product_id":"p6563","title":"Black-glazed square sake cup","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, \u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki breathes new life into the world of Bizen ware with his extraordinary sense of style and skillful craftsmanship. This is a newly fired square Hikidashi-guro (pulled black) sake cup (guinomi).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in March 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile taking advantage of the characteristics of Bizen clay, he masterfully incorporates the essence of his roots in wood carving to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as the work of Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThrough the \"hikidashi\" (pulling out) technique, where pieces are removed from the kiln during firing, the entire appearance of the piece—including the yohen (kiln transformation)—undergoes a jewel-like change. The yellow sesame glaze (kigoma) becomes transparent like colored glass, while the black sections resemble obsidian with hints of blue, creating a truly mystical effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe square form, which could be called Koichiro's signature style, is created by wheel-throwing, pressing the four sides inward, and then boldly carving away the clay with a spatula.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has applied the spatula evenly to the base, the four corners, and the four faces, with the edges creating variations in the thickness of the black slip and sesame glaze, adding further complexity to this rich Hikidashi-guro work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its unparalleled and unique form, this piece would be perfect for enjoying not only Japanese sake but also Western spirits.\n\nSigned wooden box (shihosan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 5.5cm x 5.2cm x Height 6.8cm\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 Tokyo Zokei University sculpture department in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, became an independent potter working under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618719420513,"sku":"6563","price":36000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6563.jpg?v=1790241227","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6563","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}