{"product_id":"p6405","title":"Bizen kiln-change bowl","description":"This is a brand new Bizen kiln-transmutation bowl, fresh from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work, fired in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Koriki-sensei’s style of bringing out the character of the clay through daring kiln firings that fear no risk, the outer rim features a deep, black ash-covered transmutation that resembles wet charcoal, with some areas showing a subtle, silvery luster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the scarlet hues of the Kaneshige school generally fade toward white as they are fired more intensely, this piece succeeded in retaining a rich scarlet color despite the intense firing, thanks to being removed at the perfect moment from a very limited area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scarlet in the center, in particular, seems to push aside the black ash transmutation next to it, creating a majestic landscape reminiscent of the rising sun piercing through the deep darkness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined with the high quality of the base clay, the overall quality of the material is exceptional; even as a bowl, it is so beautiful that you will want to gaze at its back and sides rather than just using it for food.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOf course, the exquisite transmutation and beautiful scarlet will shine even more brightly when food is served, demonstrating the true essence of Bizen tableware, which is said to be completed only when used for dining.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slatted)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 21.8cm x 22.0cm x Height 5.3cm\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 for seven years under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige, beginning in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built a climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and became independent, firing his first kiln the following year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000, and has held solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618051117153,"sku":"6405","price":26400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6405.jpg?v=1790231508","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6405","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}