{"product_id":"p8152","title":"Bizen Rock Cup","description":"Drawing inspiration from his beloved hometown and the natural environment of Bizen,\u003cbr\u003e\nthis new Bizen rock cup by Jun Isezaki breathes new life into Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in February 2026 and is one of his final works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was fired for about 10 days in a semi-underground anagama kiln,\u003cbr\u003e\nrevealing the distinctive finishes that define Isezaki Bizen ware,\u003cbr\u003e\nincluding sesame-seed ash glaze, scarlet cordoning, thread-like sesame ash, and a gradient of white clay and scarlet hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from a coarse, slightly sandy clay,\u003cbr\u003e\nthe interior, which was not directly exposed to the flames, has taken on a refreshing orange hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRice straw was wrapped around the piece in a diagonal pattern before firing,\u003cbr\u003e\ncreating a striking scarlet cordoned pattern that encircles the entire cup and is delightful to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring firing, this straw merged with natural ash glaze carried by the flames,\u003cbr\u003e\ncreating a varied range of colors and textures across different areas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nKōichirō Shiki-bako, post-dated (please note that it will take some time before shipping.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.2 cm × 9.1 cm × Height 8.8 cm\n\nJun Isezaki was born the second son of Yozan Isezaki, a master known for his intricate craftsmanship,\u003cbr\u003e\nand began studying ceramics at an early age. After graduating from the Tokusetsu Art Department of Okayama University in 1959, he dedicated himself to the art of ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work encompasses a wide range of forms, from traditional flower vessels, plates, and tea ceramics to wall-mounted ceramics and sculptural pieces,\u003cbr\u003e\nas well as works focused on form and composition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe places great importance on forming and firing,\u003cbr\u003e\nand his distinctive style combines a contemporary sensibility with the unique characteristics of his materials and kilns (anagama, climbing, and electric kilns).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has also produced numerous works as a leading figure in relief ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was admitted as a full member of the Japan Association of Craftsmen in 1966\u003cbr\u003e\nand served as a lecturer at Okayama University’s Tokusetsu Art Department for nine years, from 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he and his brother, Mitsuo, were both designated as holders of Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property,\u003cbr\u003e\nand that same year, he served as the executive director of the China Branch of the Japan Association of Craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn July 2004, he was designated a holder of a National Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2025, he was selected as a recipient of the Cultural Merit Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAwards and honors include the Kanemaru Tōyō Award, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and many others \/ Judge for the Prefectural Exhibition","brand":"伊勢崎 淳","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438053302369,"sku":"8152","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8152.jpg?v=1792532732","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8152","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}