{"product_id":"p7102","title":"Bizen Hidashoku Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen *hikidashi* (pulled-from-kiln) sake cup by Yoshiteru Kouriki, who continues to pursue his own artistic path without pretense while having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in October 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile this *hikidashi* sake cup is a departure from Kouriki's previous Bizen styles, placing it in front of the fire has added black sesame glaze (kuro-goma), evolving it into a unique aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was placed in the area with the most intense heat in front of the fire and pulled from the kiln during the firing process, resulting in the entire piece being coated in a rich, amber-like natural glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe nuances in color differ subtly, such as a stronger metallic sheen around the foot, making one truly appreciate the mystery of the *hikidashi* black finish and the interplay of light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior also features a generous coating of natural amber glaze, creating exquisite variations in shading along the prominent wheel marks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe orthodox form, characteristic of Kouriki-sensei, makes this piece approachable and highly functional, despite its dramatic appearance.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.6cm x 6.6cm x Height 5.9cm\n\nYoshiteru Kouriki 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 Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige, beginning in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing 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 continued to hold annual solo exhibitions since then.\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":46618081362017,"sku":"7102","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7102.jpg?v=1790232225","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7102","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}