{"product_id":"p7894","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"This new Bizen teacup is by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under 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\nFired in a spot directly in front of the flames where it was generously coated with sesame ash (goma), the dynamic, flowing glaze patterns are truly magnificent and impressive.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, by allowing the piece to absorb plenty of smoke during the firing, a luster has developed across the entire surface, which, combined with the color of the clay, creates a landscape reminiscent of melted chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis luster gives the surface a coated appearance, resulting in a smooth, polished texture that makes it even more comfortable to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design is a rectangular cup that could even be used for beer, allowing for versatile use to suit your lifestyle.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm × 6.6cm × Height 8.9cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\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 his own climbing 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 held solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618213154913,"sku":"7894","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7894.jpg?v=1790233431","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7894","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}