{"product_id":"p6548","title":"Bizen ware sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is 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 is a brand-new work, just taken from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is a popular style among Koriki’s works, which are renowned for their varied scenery and earthy quality, featuring a persimmon-orange clay body combined with a tasteful, dry sesame glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft, lightly fired clay absorbs sake when used, transforming into a rich color reminiscent of fresh, ripe fruit for your enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior features Koriki’s trademark small, circular \"marunuke\" opening, allowing you to enjoy the superb way the sake reflects off the exposed scarlet clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, he explores a new silhouette not seen before, creating an intriguing combination of a spherical body—in line with the tradition of his mentors Sozan and Yuho—and a base trimmed into a tapered, go-bowl style foot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the many kiln-altered effects of the climbing kiln, this cup features a type of scenery that is both highly reactive and easily \"nurtured\" over time.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm × 7.3cm × Height 6.1cm\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 starting in 1989 under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\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 ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618719158369,"sku":"6548","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6548.jpg?v=1790241219","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6548","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}