Jun Isezaki (Japanese, b. 1936). Studio pottery bizen ware or bizen yaki stoneware vase with artist signed box. Jun Isezaki is one of the most renowned masters of Bizen pottery, a traditional ware that emerged from the Bizen province, part of the Okayama prefecture. He was honored with the title Living National Treasure by Japanís Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2004. Keywords: Mingei, Wabi sabi, Chawan, Yumomi, Guinomi.

Box; height: 12 1/2 in x width: 7 1/4 in x depth: 7 1/4 in.
Vase; height: 9 1/2 in x diameter: 5 in.