{"product_id":"p6638","title":"Bizen Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen yohen sake cup, just taken from the kiln 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 latest work, freshly fired in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Koriki-sensei’s style of drawing out the character of the clay through an aggressive firing technique that does not fear risk, this piece exhibits a superb finish that leans heavily into the \"firing\" aspect of the \"firing and clay\" duality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thoroughly fired ash-covered yohen features a stunning landscape reminiscent of swirling kiln flames, with parts showing a thick, lustrous sea-cucumber glaze (namako-hada) and others displaying a dull, metallic sheen from the ash deposits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the hard, thoroughly fired clay body peeks through on the front, a rich, deep shiso-red tone remains in the shadowed areas, creating an intriguing, paradoxical aesthetic where the intense firing only serves to highlight the clay's inherent qualities.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the intense firing has layered a golden hue over the shadowed areas, ensuring that while the piece emphasizes the \"firing,\" it retains the quintessential charm of Bizen stoneware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (we appreciate your patience, as it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm x 6.5cm x Height 6.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\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 and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built an ascending 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 Modeling Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618721026145,"sku":"6638","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6638.jpg?v=1790241280","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6638","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}