{"product_id":"p8008","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"A Bizen mug by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis mug was fired in a prime spot in the kiln where it was heavily coated in \"goma\" (ash glaze), resulting in striking, dramatic splashes of ash across the interior and handle that are truly impressive to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the piece was fired in a heavily smoke-rich environment, creating a luster across the entire surface that, combined with the earthen tones of the clay, gives it the appearance of melted chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis luster gives the surface a coated, smooth, and polished texture, which enhances the comfort of its use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the cup is somewhat large in size, both the handle and the body are crafted with thin walls, resulting in a delightfully light weight.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.5cm x 9.4cm x Height 7.8cm\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 studied ceramics for seven years under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built an anagama kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and became an independent artist in 1996, firing 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 annually 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":46618226294881,"sku":"8008","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8008.jpg?v=1790233610","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8008","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}