Hello everyone, how are you doing?
Today, I would like to introduce some new works by Yoshiteru Koriki.
I understand that he focused on bringing out the "hiiro" (scarlet color) in this latest kiln firing,
and the sake bottle (tokkuri) I am introducing today, despite its intense and dynamic firing, retains a magnificent scarlet hue.
The strength of the firing is particularly evident in the scenery that even incorporated the kiln tools.
There is white sand called "gin-suna" (silver sand) that is spread across the floor of the kiln;
the generous coating of ash has engulfed this silver sand like magma.
Even so, because the sand grains themselves are kiln tools, they have a high heat resistance and remain in the kiln-changed glaze.
This has created a mysterious scene this time, as if light snow had fallen upon magma.
I feel that there is a coexistence between the intensity of the silver, ash-covered kiln changes that have been scorched and carbonized,
and the fleeting nature of the white sand grains that lightly rest upon it, at the very moment they are about to melt.
Of course, while the scene is quite romantic, the quality of the clay itself is solid,
and you can enjoy looking at, using, and nurturing the scarlet color that is so desirable for a sake vessel.
These are typical works by Mr. Koriki, who possesses the constant foundation of quality clay and takes on new challenges by deciding on a theme for each kiln firing.
Although these works were fired in nearby locations, the scarlet color varies slightly between them.
Tokkuri (Sake Bottle)
It looks as if it has been showered with ash from every direction, and even the base is covered in yellow sesame-glaze.
Sakazuki (Sake Cup)
With this sake cup, you can enjoy the fine gradations of the ash-covered finish.
(Yoshiteru Koriki/Bizen Tokkuri & Sakazuki: Wooden signed box currently in production)
Tokkuri size: 9.5cm dia. x 9.0cm dia. x 14.5cm height price: Sold
Sakazuki size: 6.5cm dia. x 6.5cm dia. x 5.6cm height price: Sold
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