Bizen Sara

This is a brand new Bizen ware plate, fresh from the kiln by the popular young artist Yoshiteru Koriki, a former live-in apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. This latest piece, from an early summer 2018 firing, captures the true quality of the clay that is characteristic of Koriki's work. The front features a calm, subdued scarlet hue that appears as if the earth naturally colored itself, while the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) technique creates a soft orange tone that highlights the colors of the food served while promising the classic aging characteristic of Bizen ware. Conversely, the reverse side reveals a vivid scarlet that expresses the power and vitality of the clay, a stunning display of color variation in a plate only a few millimeters thick. The foot is meticulously carved for ease of use, making this a high-standard piece in every aspect—from the clay to the firing and the form. Paper box
Diameter 25.0cm × Diameter 24.9cm × Height 4.7cm Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Inspired by his pottery-loving father, he pursued a career in ceramics. After graduating from high school in 1989, he apprenticed under the master Sozan Kaneshige and his son Yuho to learn the craft. Following seven years of training, he established his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City in 1996, and successfully held his first firing the following year. He held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has held solo exhibitions every year since. In 1999, he was selected for the "I Want to Use This: Northern Confectionery Container Exhibition," and in 2002, he was selected for the "Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition" for the first time.