{"product_id":"p5975","title":"Bizen kiln-transformation spouted bowl","description":"This is a new Bizen yohen katakuchi (spouted bowl) by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense while having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work, fired in June 2020, features a unique yohen (kiln transformation) achieved by coating the piece generously with ash before firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ash coating creates a glaze-like texture, resulting in a distinct kiln transformation with hues reminiscent of amber or persimmon glazes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe application of ash caused the air within the clay surface to expand and bubble like a rice cracker, adding even more movement to the dripping ash.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis medium-sized spouted bowl is perfect for side dishes, fruit, salads, or any other creative use you choose.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 14.3cm x 14.0cm x Height 7.4cm\n\nYoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from high school, he studied ceramics under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige for seven years starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and fired his first kiln the following year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000, and has continued to hold annual solo exhibitions since then.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618699169889,"sku":"5975","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5975.jpg?v=1790240756","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5975","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}