Bizen Sorihachi

This is a Bizen flared bowl by Yoshiteru Koriki, a popular young artist who was an apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. Crafted from high-quality "ta-tsuchi" (field clay), this piece features delicate coloring and a moist, smooth texture that attest to the meticulous preparation of the clay, resulting in a small bowl with a distinct character. Finely grained yellow sesame glaze (kigoma) and subtle fire-cord markings (hi-dasuki) add a touch of color, creating a simple yet expressive piece that one will never tire of. With its depth, this small bowl is also suitable for serving simmered dishes or as a side dish bowl for hot pot. No box

Diameter 15.3cm x 13.5cm x Height 7.1cm

*Shipping fee of 500 yen applies. 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 ceramic techniques under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and his son, Yuho Kaneshige. Following seven years of training, he struck out on his own in 1996 by building an anagama kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and achieved success with 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 "Confectionery Ware of the North" exhibition, and in 2002, he was selected for the "Form of Tea Ceremony" exhibition for the first time.