Bizen beer mug

This is a new Bizen beer mug by the popular young artist Yoshiteru Koriki, a former apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. It is his latest work, fired in the spring of 2016, and the kiln firing was a great success, resulting in a magnificent *kase-goma* (matte sesame) glaze. Both the interior and exterior reveal a soft orange hue that becomes even more beautiful when wet, perfectly showcasing the charm of Bizen ware, which is a joy both to use and to cultivate over time. The surface, crafted from high-quality mountain clay, features very fine ridges that make beer foam finer and more delicious. Chilling the mug before use will enhance the beauty of its surface and provide a wonderful drinking experience. Paper box
Diameter 7.8cm × 7.7cm × Height 12.5cm Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his pottery-loving father, he aspired to a career in ceramics. After graduating from high school in 1989, he studied under master potter Sozan Kaneshige and his son Yuho. After seven years of training, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, in 1996, 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 "Exhibition of Confectionery Vessels You Want to Use," and in 2002, he was selected for the "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" for the first time.