{"product_id":"p7816","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"This new Bizen mug has just been fired in the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in September 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was created using a relatively large proportion of mountain clay; the matte texture, rich with small pebbles, offers an interesting contrast to works made with field clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing process effectively highlights the characteristics of the mountain clay, resulting in an orange-hued body reminiscent of Nanban-yaki and a deeply expressive \"kase-goma\" (dry, crusty ash glaze).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this mug, Mr. Koriki has used a spatula to create bold, mountain-path-like ridges around the waist—a rarity for him—which, combined with the aforementioned clay quality, gives the piece an exotic charm that sets it apart from his typical field clay works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile sold as a mug, its tall, elongated size makes it suitable for enjoying not only coffee but also beer or other beverages.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith daily use, the mountain clay surface will gradually burnish and take on an increasingly deep and weathered patina.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.0cm x 8.5cm x Height 9.6cm\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, and established himself as an independent artist, firing his first kiln the following year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has continued to hold annual exhibitions ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Chanoyu Zokei-ten (Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition) for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618209910881,"sku":"7816","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7816.jpg?v=1790233303","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7816","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}