{"product_id":"p6754","title":"Hidasuki tea cup","description":"This is a Hi-dasuki (fire-cord) teacup by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was taken from the kiln in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLike those of Sozan Kaneshige, this work was fired using a custom-made electric kiln that allows for combined wood firing, requiring as much, if not more, time and effort as a climbing kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe moist, soft texture of the mugwort-colored clay surface demonstrates how thoroughly he has inherited the techniques of his mentors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, a multitude of black particles derived from the clay components have surfaced on the exterior; when held up to the light, the sheer quantity of these grains creates a reflection, adding a profound, Japanese-washi-like presence to the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe application of the scarlet Hi-dasuki cord pattern is also ingeniously crafted; by varying the thickness and alternating between straight and curved lines, the artist has aimed to create a captivating aesthetic without overextending the surface area of the pattern itself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a large teacup with dimensions similar to a small tea bowl, the clay is concentrated around the base to ensure a low center of gravity, while the rim is tapered to be thin, making it easy to use.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.1cm x 9.0cm x Height 7.9cm\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 under Sozan and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built a climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to establish his independence, 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 Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618722959457,"sku":"6754","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6754.jpg?v=1790241368","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6754","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}