{"product_id":"p6996","title":"Bizen Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen kiln-transmutation sake cup, fresh from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative path without pretense while having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in June 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Koriki-sensei’s style of drawing out the character of the clay through daring, risk-taking kiln firings, the outer surface features a deep, black, ash-covered kiln-transmutation reminiscent of damp charcoal, with parts even displaying a subtle, shimmering silvery ash-covered effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Koriki-sensei primarily uses rice-field clay mixed with mountain clay, he has successfully achieved a rich scarlet hue in this piece by slightly increasing the proportion of mountain clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vivid scarlet color is almost searing to the eyes, yet in keeping with his teacher’s philosophy of prioritizing clay preparation above all else, it possesses a dignified elegance without a hint of garishness or crudeness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior also features a deep, vibrant scarlet across its entire surface, offering an exquisite backdrop for sake, and is perfectly accented with the small circular \"marunuke\" mark that has become Koriki-sensei’s trademark.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough his recent forms have shifted toward a slightly thinner construction, Koriki-sensei has maintained a satisfying weight by leaving some thickness at the base, despite the refined shaping of the rim.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (we apologize, but please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.3cm × Height 5.6cm\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, 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, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618729545825,"sku":"6996","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6996.jpg?v=1790241453","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6996","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}