{"product_id":"p7820","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen mug by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative path without pretense while having apprenticed under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just removed from the kiln in September 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using a relatively high proportion of mountain clay (yama-tsuchi), this piece features a matte texture rich with small stones, offering a unique charm distinct from that of field clay (ta-tsuchi).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing process makes the most of the mountain clay's characteristics, resulting in a deeply flavorful orange clay body reminiscent of Nanban-yakishime pottery, accented by dry-looking \"kase-goma\" ash glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this mug, Koriki has applied bold, mountain-path-like spatula marks around the waist—a rarity for his work—which, combined with the aforementioned clay quality, gives the piece an exotic flair quite different from his usual field clay works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile sold as a mug, its tall, vertical design makes it suitable for enjoying not only coffee but also beer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith daily use, the surface of the mountain clay will become polished, eventually taking on a beautifully weathered, mature texture.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.6cm x 8.3cm x Height 10.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nYoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from high school, he spent seven years from 1989 studying ceramics under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1996 by 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 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":46618210041953,"sku":"7820","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7820.jpg?v=1790233309","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7820","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}