{"product_id":"p7759","title":"Bizen Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a previous Bizen kiln-transformation sake cup by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative path without pretense, despite having studied under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was created approximately 15 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Koriki's style, which draws out the character of the clay through daring kiln firings that fear no risk, this sake cup offers a \"magma\" kiln-transformation that perfectly harmonizes both the firing and the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ash-covered kiln-transformation, reminiscent of cooled, solidified magma, sits in perfect balance with a sweet, fruit-like scarlet hue, making this a piece that is delightful to behold, use, and of course, nurture over time.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior of the cup is also fully covered in a rich scarlet hue, allowing for an exquisite contrast with the sake, while small pebbles within the clay and rugged kiln-transformations add a refined, weathered texture.\u003cbr\u003e\nContrasting with the kiln-transformation that leaves such a powerful impression on the viewer, the elegant, minimalist form reflects Koriki's belief that the artist should remain a supporting player, allowing the quality of the clay and the intrigue of the firing to take center stage.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece has only been used a few times since purchase and shows no signs of staining or wear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm x 6.5cm x Height 6.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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\nHe became independent in 1996, building his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and held his first firing 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 ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Ceramic Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618207191137,"sku":"7759","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7759.jpg?v=1790233216","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7759","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}