{"product_id":"p7371","title":"Drawer Beer Mug","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen *hikidashi* (drawn-from-kiln) beer mug by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest work, just removed from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile this is a *hikidashi* beer mug of a type not previously seen in Koriki’s Bizen works, by placing it in the *hizae* (front of the fire) area, black sesame ash effects have been added, evolving it into a unique landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was placed in the strongest firing position in front of the fire and pulled from the kiln during the firing process, leaving the entire piece coated in a rich, amber-like natural glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hues vary subtly, with a more pronounced metallic quality around the foot, making this a beer mug that lets you rediscover the wonder of *hikidashi* black and the mystery of light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the bowl, the carbonized silver *hikidashi* effect appears even more intensely than on the exterior, shining like platinum and providing a delightful surprise as you finish your drink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRetaining the slightly constricted, orthodox form characteristic of Koriki’s work, this is a beer mug that is as practical to use as it is unforgettable in its striking aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be made separately upon request)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.6cm x 7.4cm x Height 11.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\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\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to work independently, 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 Sculpture Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618133463137,"sku":"7371","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7371.jpg?v=1790232610","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7371","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}