Bizen ware mug

This Bizen mug is the work of Yoshiteru Koriki, a popular young ceramic artist who studied as an apprentice under the master Sozan Kaneshige. The fine, uneven surface texture characteristic of unglazed Bizen ware creates a finer foam when pouring beer. By pouring your beer in two or three separate stages, you can create beautiful layers of foam. Additionally, by chilling the mug before use, you will not only enjoy a pleasantly cool sensation, but the damp surface will take on a truly stunning appearance. Paper box
Diameter 12.2 cm × Diameter 8.8 cm × Height 9.2 cm Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his father’s love for pottery, he pursued a career in ceramics and, after graduating from high school in 1989, apprenticed under master Sozan Kaneshige and his son Yuho to master the craft. After seven years of training, 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, he was selected for the "Sweets Containers of the North I'd Like to Use" exhibition, and in 2002, he was selected for the "Forms of Tea Ceremony" exhibition for the first time.