{"product_id":"p6656","title":"Bizen choko (sake cup)","description":"This is a new Bizen choko (cup) fresh from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative path without pretension, even after studying under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sophisticated clay quality, inherited from Sozan Kaneshige, may appear understated at first glance, but it is of an exceptionally high standard, clearly demonstrating what sets superior clay apart from the rest.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe upper part of the piece features bright yellow sesame glaze (kigoma) from the pine wood firing, which, beyond its aesthetic appeal, also serves to coat the rim.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lower part of the piece, where it meets the surface, shows a strong reduction color, with a hidasuki (fire-cord) pattern set against a clay body with a faint bluish tint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form is slightly cylindrical with an outward-flaring rim, making it perfect for use as a tea or shochu cup.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.4cm x 8.3cm x Height 6.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\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, to become an independent artist, 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 held solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618721484897,"sku":"6656","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6656.jpg?v=1790241303","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6656","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}