Bizen beer mug

This is a brand new Bizen beer mug, just fresh from the kiln by popular young artist Yoshiteru Koriki, a former apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. This latest piece from the early summer 2018 firing is an extra-large mug crafted to highlight the quality of Bizen clay and surpass the performance of glass mugs. It is a rare, extra-large size for a Bizen piece, holding approximately 850ml, comparable to a standard beer mug. True to Mr. Koriki's style, it is made with high-quality Bizen clay, and its smooth, fine-grained texture creates a finer beer foam, significantly enhancing the flavor. Chilling the mug before use allows the clay to absorb moisture, further bringing out the beauty of its earthen texture and "goma" (ash glaze). With its affordable price, this is a perfect masterpiece for the hot summer months and an ideal gift. Paper box
Diameter 14.5cm x 10.9cm x Height 16.0cm Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his father, who loved pottery, he set his heart on a career in ceramics. After graduating from high school, he began his apprenticeship in 1989 under the master potter Sozan Kaneshige and his son Yuho to learn the craft. After seven years of training, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, in 1996 and set out on his own, successfully firing his first kiln 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 "Kita no Kashiki" (Northern Confectionery Vessels) Exhibition, and in 2002, he was selected for the first time for the "Chanoyu no Zokei" (Sculptural Forms for Tea) Exhibition.