{"product_id":"p6894","title":"Baijiu drinker","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 exceptional sense and masterful sculpting skills. This is a brand-new white sake cup fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, fired in March 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing 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 his own.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithout using any glazes or clay slips, he has created an unprecedented landscape by high-firing special white clay from Ibe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece appears as if it has been coated in a thin, transparent glaze, which clearly demonstrates the unique reaction of the white clay to the wood ash (goma) and illustrates the profound charm that has captivated Koichiro.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the cup, one can see a natural glaze close to the original yellow goma color, but it has taken on a creamier, softer hue. Combined with the champagne-gold tone of the clay on the exterior, it offers a fascinating landscape to admire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was formed by tearing a block of clay in two, stacking the pieces, and shaping them by hand; the resulting tear marks remain, creating a bold, rugged texture reminiscent of a rock face that exudes great intensity.\n\nSigned wooden box (Please note that it will take some time to ship.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.5cm x 7.9cm x Height 5.7cm\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 living in New York City and a student of his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter two years of studying pottery, he returned to Japan and began his career as an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2023, he received the 2022 Japan Ceramic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received numerous selections and awards, including at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Tanabe Museum of Art’s \"Forms of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618727415905,"sku":"6894","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6894.jpg?v=1790241422","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6894","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}