{"product_id":"p8100","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki,\u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki is breathing new life into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful modeling skills. This is a brand-new Bizen teacup, fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in July 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the inherent qualities of Bizen clay, he skillfully incorporates essences of his roots, such as wood carving, to create a unique piece that is unmistakably Koichiro Isezaki’s.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLikely placed near the side-firing hole, the teacup features traces of ash glaze in the scenery, as well as brown kiln transformation and metallic-toned hidasuki (fire-cord markings), making for an unconventional kiln-altered teacup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough it is a simple cylindrical teacup, the design below the waist is quite unique, featuring an interesting profile with a stepped waist leading to a rounded base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, refreshing colors characteristic of anagama-fired pieces perfectly integrate with the simple yet stylish design, resulting in a work that fits beautifully into modern living spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nComes in a paulownia wood box, making it perfect for gifts or commemorative items.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.5cm x 8.3cm x Height 8.8cm\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\nIn 1998, he apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a New York-based ceramic artist and former student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for about two years, he returned to Japan and became an independent ceramic artist under his father, Jun Isezaki, in 2000.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618243137633,"sku":"8100","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8100.jpg?v=1790233761","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8100","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}