{"product_id":"p6737","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\nFired in May 2022, this piece features a \"kase-goma\" (matte ash glaze) finish that promises an excellent tactile experience as it is used.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the diverse range of works by Koriki, which are prized for their varied landscapes and earthy qualities, this sake cup is a popular style that combines a persimmon-like orange clay body with a sophisticated matte ash glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft, lightly fired clay absorbs moisture instantly upon use, changing into the lush, rich color of a ripe fruit for the owner to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHalf of the piece is covered in a beautiful deep green matte ash, creating a texture reminiscent of a plant, true to its nickname, \"enoki-hada\" (hackberry skin).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base features incised diagonal lattice-like carvings created with a spatula, adding a bold, almost jarring intensity to the otherwise quiet aesthetic, imbuing the piece with an overwhelming presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a work that allows you to enjoy \"kase-goma,\" the most transformative and responsive of the many effects born from climbing kilns.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san type)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm × 7.5cm × Height 5.5cm\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, to become independent, 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, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618722566241,"sku":"6737","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6737.jpg?v=1790241356","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6737","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}