Hidasuki Bizen Tea Bowl / Koichiro Isezaki shinji terauchi the lively depictions of tiny

the lively depictions of tiny fish capture a sense of movement around the box

enhancing its overall character

Lightweight and comfortable to hold

are extracted from rice fields

Hidasuki Bizen Tea Bowl / Koichiro Isezaki shinji terauchi the lively depictions of tinyThis tea bowl by Koichiro Isezaki embodies the enduring tradition of Bizen ware while expressing the artists contemporary sensibility. Fired in a wood kiln without glaze, the surface features the characteristic Hidasuki patternvivid reddish lines created when rice straw interacts with the clay during firing. The natural marks of flame, ash, and straw give each piece a unique presence. Rooted in centuries of Bizen tradition, Isezakis work also reflects