{"product_id":"p7420","title":"Bizen ware bowl","description":"This newly fired Bizen bowl is the work of Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretension while having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand new piece, fresh from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis bowl was crafted using a higher proportion of mountain clay; its matte texture, rich with small stones, offers a unique charm distinct from that of paddy field clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing process highlights the characteristics of the mountain clay, with the exterior featuring a Nanban-style orange clay aesthetic with crusty ash glaze, while the interior delights the eye with a more vibrant scarlet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall stones embedded in the mountain clay emerge from the surface during firing, adding an exquisite, weathered quality to the unpretentious Nanban-style finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSimpler and thinner than his previous work, it retains the durability characteristic of Bizen ware while being light and easy to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for one or two people, it is a versatile bowl that can be used for various occasions, such as for side dishes like salads, for fruit or sweets, or as a noodle bowl.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 16.6cm x 16.6cm x Height 7.9cm\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 Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built an ascending 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 held solo exhibitions every year since.\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":46618142015585,"sku":"7420","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7420.jpg?v=1790232682","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7420","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}