{"product_id":"p8107","title":"Kuroshuten","description":"Born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, \u003cbr\u003e\nKoichiro Isezaki is a potter who brings a fresh breeze to the Bizen ware world through his rare sense and skillful sculpting ability. This is a brand-new black sake cup, fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in July of Reiwa 8 (2026).\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 in wood carving to create unique pieces that are instantly recognizable as Koichiro Isezaki's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis firing took place in midsummer, and the humidity from the long rains affected the anagama kiln, resulting in intense \"kase-goma\" (dry, crusty ash glaze) accompanied by blue kiln changes that appear as if they are clinging to the clay surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, about one-third of the piece is covered in \"koge-goma\" (scorched ash glaze) created by intense flames, which has melted thoroughly to produce a very smooth texture, adding to the visual interest and improving the mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the intense firing and humidity, the outer perimeter is covered in dry ash and scorched ash, \u003cbr\u003e\nbut the interior reveals the gold-dust-like yellow ash and matte black surface characteristic of Koichiro, providing a different aesthetic from the outer circumference.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece was formed by hand rather than on a potter's wheel, \u003cbr\u003e\nand the meticulously detailed design radiates a dense presence, much like a tea bowl.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.2cm x 8.1cm x Height 7.1cm\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 studied under his father's apprentice, New York-based ceramic artist Jeff Shapiro.\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":46618244284513,"sku":"8107","price":35200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8107.jpg?v=1790233773","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8107","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}