{"product_id":"p8113","title":"Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen *yohen* (kiln-transformed) sake cup, freshly taken from the kiln by Koichiro Isezaki, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and who breathes new life into the world of Bizen ware with his exceptional sense and masterful modeling skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, fired in July 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile utilizing the characteristics of Bizen ware as an earthen material, he skillfully incorporates the essence of wood carving—one of his roots—into the piece, resulting in a unique creation that is instantly recognizable as the work of Koichiro Isezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece features a rare type of *yohen* kiln transformation achieved near the side-firing hole in the middle section of an *anagama* (tunnel kiln). It displays a distinct separation of red and black *haikaburi* (ash-covered) transformation, much like that seen in a *noborigama* (climbing kiln).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to *noborigama* transformations, the variation in the scenery is even more vivid. Centered around a unique *anagama* transformation where yellow *goma* (sesame-seed ash glaze) and *haikaburi* overlap, the surface is embellished with a multitude of colors, including gray *namako-hada* (sea cucumber skin texture) and golden hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe *nuke* (uncovered areas) exhibit a complex blend of red, purple, and brown, which, combined with the matte, non-lustrous texture, gives the clay a quality that promises to improve with use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form itself was created by hand-pinching rather than using a potter's wheel, and the meticulous attention to detail in the design gives it a dense presence, much like a tea bowl.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.9cm x Height 6.7cm\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\nIn 1998, he apprenticed under Jeff Shapiro, a New York-based ceramic artist and a student of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter studying ceramics for approximately two years, he returned to Japan, and in 2000, he began his independent career as a ceramic artist under his father, Jun Isezaki.","brand":"伊勢崎晃一朗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618245431393,"sku":"8113","price":35200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8113.jpg?v=1790233783","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8113","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}