Hidasuki mug

This is a brand-new mug, fresh from the kiln, by the popular young artist Yoshiteru Koriki, a former apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. Its generous size makes it ideal for use as a beer mug. The authentic *hi-dasuki* (fire-cord) technique employed by Koriki-sensei is so moist and vibrant that it appears as if it were fired in a wood-burning kiln, showcasing his exceptional skill. The way the broad, soft *hi-dasuki* patterns combine with the sharp, delicate lines creates a beautiful landscape on the piece. Paper box
Diameter 11.7cm × 8.6cm × Height 9.6cm Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his pottery-loving father, he aspired to become a ceramic artist. After graduating from high school, he studied under the master Sozan Kaneshige and his son Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989 to hone his craft. After seven years of apprenticeship, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, in 1996 to establish his independence, and successfully fired his first kiln the following year. He held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has held annual solo exhibitions ever since. In 1999, his work was selected for the "Pottery for Northern Confections" exhibition, and in 2002, he was selected for the "Tea Ceremony Forms" exhibition for the first time.