{"product_id":"jp671-sezaki-jun","title":"Isezaki Jun (伊勢崎淳), Japanese (1936–2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bizen Single-Flower Vase (備前一輪生)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShōwa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quietly expressive Bizen flower vase by Isezaki Jun, with a rounded lower body rising through a sloping shoulder into a narrow neck and gently flaring mouth. Its restrained outline allows the naturally fired surface to take prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body displays warm reddish-brown clay alongside darker smoky passages and lighter grey areas. Small flecks and patches of ash enliven the surface, creating a varied finish without painted decoration. These effects follow the curves of the vessel rather than forming a fixed ornamental pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck and lip show warmer reddish tones, while the body moves through ochre, brown and charcoal. Subtle surface irregularities and visible changes in texture give the piece a tactile quality. The contrast between the compact opening and swelling lower body provides a balanced silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow mouth is suited to a restrained floral arrangement, allowing a single stem or small branch to complement the vessel’s form. Accompanied by its original wooden box and artist leaflet. The seller describes the piece as undamaged; the kiln effects are part of its visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.6cm(h) x 12.2cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsezaki Jun (b. 1936) is the second son of Isezaki Yozan, a master craftsman of fine Bizen work. Trained from childhood alongside his brother Mitsuru, Jun began exhibiting in the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1961 and became a full member of the Japan Kogei Association in 1966. After establishing his own kiln in 1967, he expanded his artistic range to include large-scale ceramic reliefs for public spaces such as the Prime Minister’s residence and Kurashiki Notre Dame Memorial Hall. Renowned for his mastery of kiln variation (yohen) and fire-mark techniques, he later developed new sculptural approaches combining traditional Bizen with black glazes. In 2004, he was designated a Living National Treasure, only the fifth Bizen potter to receive this honor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isezaki Jun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57014073000322,"sku":"JP671","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Isezaki_Jun_JP671-1.jpg?v=1793675208","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/products\/jp671-sezaki-jun","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}