Isezaki Mitsuru伊勢崎満 (1934-2011) was part of the famous Isezaki family practicing in the tradition of Bizen-yaki. Though not well known in the west, Mitsuru's works are very popular in Japan....
Isezaki Mitsuru伊勢崎満 (1934-2011) was part of the famous Isezaki family practicing in the tradition of Bizen-yaki. Though not well known in the west, Mitsuru's works are very popular in Japan. Not only was he the elder brother to Isezaki Jun (Living National Treasure), he himself was an extremely competent potter. Mitsuru holds the Kaneshige-Tōyō prize, awarded in 1973, and was awarded the Okayama Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property.