{"product_id":"p7134","title":"Bizen white 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 exceptional sense and masterful sculptural ability. This is a brand-new white sake cup, fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was fired in November 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material, \u003cbr\u003e\nhe skillfully incorporates essences from his roots, such as wood carving, \u003cbr\u003e\nto create a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithout using any glazes or slips, \u003cbr\u003e\nhe has fired special white clay from Ibe to produce a landscape never before seen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece appears as if it has been thinly coated with a transparent glaze, \u003cbr\u003e\nwhich alone demonstrates the unique reaction of the white clay to the ash (goma), \u003cbr\u003e\nmaking it easy to understand the deep fascination this clay holds for him.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this firing, even though the usual fuel was used, the ash turned pure white; \u003cbr\u003e\nthe matte texture and creamy hues are surprisingly far removed from conventional Bizen ware in the best possible way.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was formed by tearing a lump of clay in two, stacking the pieces, and then shaping it by hand. The tear marks remain as a rugged landscape reminiscent of a rock face, lending the work an incredible sense of power.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow at a later date (please note that it will take some time before the item can be shipped).\u003cbr\u003e\nD8.3cm x 8.3cm x H6.5cm\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 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 disciple of his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter learning pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and, starting 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":46618730954849,"sku":"7134","price":26400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7134.jpg?v=1790241506","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7134","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}