Jun Isesaki
Jun Isezaki (Isezaki Jun; 20 February 1936 – 11 July 2026) was a Japanese ceramic artist and potter. A graduate of Okayama University, his works ranged from traditional tea ceramics to modern sculptures. In 2004, he was designated a National Treasure for his works.
Jun Isesaki
- Name
- Jun Isezaki
- Born
- 20 February 1936
- Birthplace
- Bizen, Japan
- Died
- 11 July 2026
- Place of death
- Okayama, Japan
- Occupation
- Ceramic artist Potter
- Education
- Okayama University
- Full name
- 伊勢崎 惇.
- Nationality
- Japan.
- Honours
- Living National Treasure of Japan and Person of Cultural Merit.
- Languages
- Japanese.
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Jun Isezaki (Isezaki Jun; 20 February 1936 – 11 July 2026) was a Japanese ceramic artist and potter. A graduate of Okayama University, his works ranged from traditional tea ceramics to modern sculptures. In 2004, he was designated a National Treasure for his works.
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Isezaki died on 11 July 2026, at the age of 90.
Jun Isesaki studied at Okayama University. The recorded working language is Japanese. Employment is recorded with Okayama University. Work by Jun Isesaki is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Distinctions recorded are Living National Treasure of Japan and Person of Cultural Merit.
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• Name — Jun Isezaki • Born — 20 February 1936 • Birthplace — Bizen, Japan • Died — 11 July 2026 • Place of death — Okayama, Japan • Occupation — Ceramic artist Potter • Education — Okayama University • Native Name — 伊勢崎淳
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Jun Isesaki is recorded as having received Living National Treasure of Japan and Person of Cultural Merit. Recorded at birth as 伊勢崎 惇. Recognition and collections. Isesaki received Living National Treasure of Japan and Person of Cultural Merit.
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1936
Jun Isesaki was born in 1936 at Bizen.
2026
Jun Isesaki died.
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