{"product_id":"p6770","title":"Bizen rectangular plate","description":"This Bizen rectangular dish is by Yoshiteru Koriki, who pursues his own approach to creating works without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was removed from the kiln in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis rectangular dish is crafted from the high-quality rice field clay characteristic of Koriki, and the chocolate-colored clay surface, which carries a faint luster, is layered with elegant yellow sesame glaze (goma) likely achieved through the use of red pine wood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe center of the interior features two \"nuke\" spots where fire-resistant clay was placed—a technique used to utilize space within the kiln—but the combination of the sesame glaze and the fire-cord (hidasuki) marks creates a sense of refined beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the surface of the piece is adorned with fine patterns made by a wooden stick or stone, resulting in a mysterious texture that resembles both stone and wood grain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe size, which is versatile enough to accommodate everything from hors d'oeuvres to single-course dishes, is also a highlight, as the rustic hues typical of Bizen ware serve to enhance the food served upon it.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 36.0cm x 13.0cm x 1.3cm height\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 an ascending 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 held solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Chanoyu Zokeiten (Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition) for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618724335713,"sku":"6770","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6770.jpg?v=1790241384","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6770","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}