{"product_id":"p7123","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"These are new Bizen sake cups freshly removed from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative style without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese pieces were fired in October 2023 and feature a dry \"kase-goma\" (ash glaze) texture that promises to develop beautifully with use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is a popular type among Koriki's works, known for their varied landscapes and rich clay character, combining an orange persimmon-like clay color with sophisticated dry ash.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft, lightly fired clay absorbs moisture instantly when used, transforming into a color reminiscent of fresh, ripe fruit for your enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHalf of the piece is covered in a beautiful deep green dry ash, creating a texture so organic it is often likened to the skin of a golden needle mushroom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe combination of a low foot and a solid, large form is truly alluring when paired with the scarlet-red \"hi-iro\" markings, and the fine texture of the clay is evident the moment you touch the scarlet areas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work allows you to enjoy \"kase-goma,\" which is the most dynamic and rewarding of the many kiln-change effects found in wood-fired climbing kilns.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please kindly note that some time is required before shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.6cm x 7.6cm x Height 5.4cm\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 under Sozan and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989.\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 held annual solo exhibitions ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618730889313,"sku":"7123","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7123.jpg?v=1790241504","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7123","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}