{"product_id":"p6886","title":"Baijiu drinker","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, this is a brand new white sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, an artist who brings a breath of fresh air to the Bizen ware world through his exceptional sense and masterful modeling skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work, freshly fired in March 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material, he successfully incorporates the essence of wood carving—one of his own roots—into the piece, resulting in a unique work that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro's.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe appeal lies in its dynamic form, created by carving directly into a lump of clay, with carefully shaved surfaces that seem to test the limits of the material. The rugged texture is uniquely made possible by the low-viscosity white clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithout using any glazes or slips, he achieves a creamy aesthetic by firing a special white clay from Ibe. The conflicting elements of a rugged texture and soft coloring play in a pleasant harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece appears as if it has been coated with a thin, transparent glaze, which clearly demonstrates the unique reaction of this white clay to ash (goma), allowing one to fully appreciate the profound charm of the white clay that has captivated Koichiro.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the cup, one can see a natural glaze close to the original color of yellow ash (ki-goma), yet it is creamier and softer than the yellow ash produced in a climbing kiln. Combined with the champagne-gold color of the clay body on the sides, it offers a fascinating landscape to enjoy.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided at a later date (please note that it will take some time until shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 6.8cm x Height 7.0cm\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\nIn 1998, he apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a disciple of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe returned to Japan after studying ceramics for about two years and began his career as an independent ceramic artist under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the 2022 Japan Ceramic Society Award in 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received numerous selections and awards, including at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition.\"","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618726695009,"sku":"6886","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6886.jpg?v=1790241414","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6886","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}