{"product_id":"p7033","title":"Bizen-yaki Hikidashiguro Teacup","description":"These are brand new Bizen \"Hikidashiguro\" (pulled-black) tea cups, fresh from the kiln, created by Yoshiteru Koriki, who pursues his own unique style without pretense while having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest work, just fired in June 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Hikidashiguro had not previously been part of Koriki's Bizen repertoire, this piece incorporates cobalt to push his black ceramic work to a new level of evolution.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a slip containing cobalt, the pieces are pulled directly from the kiln during the firing process, resulting in a deep ultramarine kiln-change effect that appears to seep out from the clay on the front of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, similar cobalt blue kiln-changes appear around the base; the contrast between this ultramarine and the yellow sesame glaze (kizoma) is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe nuances of the color vary subtly, with a more pronounced metallic sheen around the foot, reminding us once again of the fascinating nature of Hikidashiguro and the mysteries of light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith the orthodox form characteristic of Koriki, this piece is highly practical and versatile, perfect for use as a tea cup or a shochu cup.\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be crafted separately)\nDiameter 8.2cm x 8.2cm x Height 9.1cm\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 masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own climbing kiln and became independent in Shizutani, Bizen City in 1996, firing 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 Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618730004577,"sku":"7033","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7033.jpg?v=1790241475","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7033","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}