{"product_id":"p7814","title":"Bizen mug","description":"These are new Bizen beer mugs, fresh from the kiln, created by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own style of work without pretense while having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese are the very latest works, taken from the kiln in September 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated with the aim of surpassing glass mugs while retaining the allure of Bizen clay, these pieces feature an extra-large design rare for Bizen ware, holding approximately 650ml.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired carefully in the middle section of an anagama climbing kiln, the works exhibit a deeply rich \"hi-iro\" (scarlet color) as if the very flames used to fire the kiln are dwelling within them.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis scarlet hue is a perfect match for beer; as you quench your thirsty throat, the intense scarlet clay surface will instantly come to life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough it may be a little extra effort, chilling the mug in the refrigerator before use will help the surface retain moisture, preventing stains while further enhancing the beauty of the profound clay texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese pieces are affordably priced and perfect as gifts.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.9cm × 9.1cm × Height 12.7cm\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 Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built an anagama climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to work independently, 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 held solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618209845345,"sku":"7814","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7814.jpg?v=1790233300","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7814","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}