{"product_id":"p6912","title":"Pour the baijiu","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, this is a newly fired white sake ewer by Koichiro Isezaki, an artist who is breathing fresh air into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful formative skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand new piece, just taken from the kiln in March 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material, he skillfully incorporates essences from his roots, such as wood carving, to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as the work of Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe uses a white clay from Inbe that he fell in love with, and by tearing a large clay sphere into two and stacking them to build the form, even the tear marks and the joint between the two masses have transformed into a fascinating landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithout using any glazes or slips, he has created an unprecedented landscape by firing this special white clay from Inbe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece appears as if it has been coated in a thin layer of transparent glaze, illustrating the unique reaction of this white clay to the ash and helping one understand the deep allure that captivated Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the vessel, natural ash glaze close to the color of traditional yellow \"goma\" can be seen, but with a creamier, softer hue than usual, making it a joy to use as a sake server.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a capacity of approximately 180ml (one go), it is a very convenient piece to use as a cold sake server.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san box) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 13.0cm x 9.3cm x Height 8.1cm\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\nSubsequently, in 1998, he apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City who was a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for about two years, he returned to Japan and, from 2000, became an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.\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 Crafts Exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Tanabe Museum of Art \"Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition.\"","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618728104033,"sku":"6912","price":36000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6912.jpg?v=1790241430","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6912","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}