{"product_id":"p8109","title":"Bizen tea cup","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 world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful modeling skills; this is a newly kiln-fired Bizen tea cup from his collection.\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 natural characteristics of Bizen clay, he skillfully incorporates elements from his roots, such as wood carving, resulting in a unique piece that is instantly recognizable as Koichiro's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing took place in the height of summer, and the humidity from the long rains influenced the anagama kiln, creating a delicate, soft crimson hue and the intense \"melon-skin\" rough sesame glaze for which he is known.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a simple cylindrical tea cup, the design below the waist is unique, featuring a fascinating, rounded-bottom shape with a stepped waist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, refreshing colors typical of an anagama kiln firing blend perfectly with the simple yet stylish design, making this a piece that fits seamlessly into modern living spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt comes in a paulownia wood box, making it perfect as a gift or keepsake.\n\nSigned box to be provided later (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.5cm x 8.3cm x Height 8.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\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\nLater, in 1998, he apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a potter living in New York City who was his father's student.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter learning pottery for about two years, he returned to Japan and, in 2000, became an independent potter under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618244677729,"sku":"8109","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8109.jpg?v=1790233776","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8109","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}