{"product_id":"p7061","title":"Bizen rice bowl","description":"This is a new Bizen rice bowl by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite 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\nThis particular rice bowl uses a higher proportion of mountain clay, giving it a coarse, matte texture that offers a different kind of appeal than field clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing process also takes advantage of the unique characteristics of the mountain clay, imbuing the entire piece with a distinctive luster; while intended as a rice bowl, it is so beautiful that one is tempted to use it for drinking matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall pebbles within the mountain clay have emerged from the surface during the firing process, adding a refined, weathered aesthetic to the unpretentious Nanban-style unglazed finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted thinner than his previous works, remaining as durable as one expects from Bizen ware while being light and easy to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBizen ware rice bowls are excellent for serving, as rice does not easily stick to them, and the vessel absorbs excess moisture, making the rice taste even better.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.4cm × 11.1cm × Height 7.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*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 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 established himself as an independent artist, firing 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 Chanoyu Ceramics Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618076610657,"sku":"7061","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7061.jpg?v=1790232170","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7061","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}