{"product_id":"p7883","title":"Bizen bowl","description":"This Bizen bowl is the work of Yoshiteru Koriki, who continues to pursue his own artistic path without pretense, despite having studied under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand-new piece, just removed from the kiln in September of Reiwa 7 (2025).\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 aesthetic distinct from that of paddy clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing process makes the most of the sturdy nature inherent to mountain clay, while the exterior features a \"namako-hada\" (sea cucumber skin) greyish ash-covered kiln transformation on one side, and the interior reveals a vibrant scarlet hue, each delighting the observer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the base clay tone exhibits a deep shiso-red hue characteristic of high-quality potter's clay, showing different nuances during and after use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to his previous style, this piece is simpler and thinner, maintaining the durability typical of Bizen ware while remaining lightweight and easy to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned without a foot like a chawan (tea bowl) to ensure versatility, it showcases the techniques of Koriki-sensei, who also pours his passion into the study of tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.5cm × 11.3cm × Height 7.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\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 under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige for seven years 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 continued to hold annual solo exhibitions since then.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Chanoyu Zokei-ten (Tea Ceramics Exhibition) for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618212794465,"sku":"7883","price":6050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7883.jpg?v=1790233414","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7883","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}