{"product_id":"p7126","title":"Bizen ware teacup","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 sculptural skills. This is a brand new Bizen tea cup fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in November 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the natural characteristics of Bizen clay, he skillfully incorporates essences from his roots, such as wood carving, to create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as his own.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finish is as vibrant as a textbook example of wood-fired kiln work, characterized by a contrast between white and amber tones, accented by a variety of kiln changes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a simple cylindrical tea cup, the design below the waist is distinct, featuring an interesting tiered transition to a rounded bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, crisp coloring typical of wood-fired kiln production and the simple yet stylish design come together perfectly to create a piece that fits seamlessly into modern living spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nComes in a paulownia wood box, making it an ideal gift or commemorative item.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.8cm x Height 8.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nKoichiro Isezaki was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1974, the eldest son of Jun Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Tokyo Zokei University Department of Sculpture in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City and a student of his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter learning pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and began his independent career as a potter under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618085621857,"sku":"7126","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7126.jpg?v=1790232259","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7126","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}