{"product_id":"p7218","title":"Two Bizen ware cups","description":"These are two Bizen cups, slightly older works by Yoshiteru Kouriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set features one piece with moss-green \"kase-goma\" (dry ash glaze) and another with a bright scarlet clay body, showcasing the diverse scenery and texture of clay that Kouriki’s work is known for.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece with kase-goma is covered from the rim to the shoulder in a beautiful, deep forest-green dry ash, giving it a texture so plant-like that it earns the nickname \"enoki-hada\" (hackberry skin).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe other piece exhibits a distinctive scarlet clay tone that seems to seep from the core of the earth; when in use, this scarlet tone absorbs moisture, transforming into a hue reminiscent of fresh, ripe fruit for your enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough these are large, multi-purpose cups—roughly the size of a small tea bowl—the clay is concentrated around the foot to lower the center of gravity, while the rim is tapered to be thin and easy to drink from.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough these are slightly older works, they show no signs of use or staining.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nLeft: Dia. 9.7cm x 9.5cm x H 9.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\nRight: Dia. 9.0cm x 8.9cm x H 9.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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 an anagama kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to establish his independence, 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 solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618099875937,"sku":"7218","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7218.jpg?v=1790232374","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7218","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}