Mitsuru Isezaki (1934-2011)

Eldest son of Yozan. Learned sculpting at the art department of Okayama University. Began seriously studying pottery in 1957. Has had works featured in the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the contemporary pottery exhibitions held by the Tokyo and Kyoto Museums of Modern Art, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. In 1960, inspected and restored an old kiln in the Kokuyama foothills. Completely renovated the climbing kiln in 1976. Longtime member of the Toushinkai. Received the Kaneshige Toyo Award. Japan Kogei Association member.

8.5” tall x 3.5” wide