{"product_id":"p7768","title":"Bizen yohen sake cup","description":"This is a freshly fired Bizen-yohen sake cup (guinomi) by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and is breathing new life into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful modeling skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in August 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material, he skillfully incorporates essences from his roots in wood carving, resulting in a unique piece that is immediately recognizable as the work of Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a rare kiln-change effect achieved near the side-firing hole in the middle section of an anagama (tunnel) kiln; much like the kiln changes found in a climbing kiln, it displays a distinct separation of red and black ash-covered scenery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to typical climbing kiln effects, the variations in the landscape are even more vivid, centered around the unique kiln-change of the anagama—a blend of yellow sesame (goma) and ash-covered effects—interspersed with a plethora of colors including mouse-grey namako-hada (sea cucumber skin) and metallic hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (uncovered) portions show a complex blend of red, purple, and brown, which, combined with a matte, non-glossy texture, creates an earthy quality that will be deeply rewarding to \"nurture\" over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form itself was created by hand-molding rather than using a potter's wheel, and the meticulously detailed design exudes a dense presence akin to a tea bowl.\n\nSigned wooden box (tomobako) to follow later (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.3cm × 7.8cm × Height 6.2cm\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 Tokyo Zokei University Department of Sculpture in 1994, he studied abroad in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a New York-based ceramic artist and student of his father, in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for approximately two years, he returned to Japan, and in 2000, he became an independent ceramic artist under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618207551585,"sku":"7768","price":30800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7768.jpg?v=1790233232","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7768","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}