{"product_id":"p8130","title":"Bizen Natural Nerikomi Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"This Bizen natural-kneaded (shizen nerikomi) cup and saucer is the work of Naoki Yokoyama, who was captivated by the mystery of Bizen ware and studied under Fumio Kawabata.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is created using the \"natural nerikomi\" technique, in which the various components of the clay—which are typically blended together during the purification process from raw earth—are intentionally left unmixed to create a marbled expression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe texture of the clay has a profound depth, reminiscent of high-quality handmade washi paper, and the warmth and softness of Bizen clay are further enhanced by this kneading process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAnother attraction of the natural nerikomi technique is that as the piece is built up using the coil-building method, the clay is compressed, resulting in a dense presence as if the clay were expanding through cellular division.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finish, featuring only a \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) pattern that appears like a light veil, is a perfect match for this piece, allowing the clay surface to remain the star without becoming too busy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEven the difficult-to-make handle and saucer have been carefully finished using the natural nerikomi technique, resulting in a cup and saucer of exceptionally high quality.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: 11.6cm x 9.0cm diameter, 6.5cm height\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: 14.8cm x 14.7cm diameter, 1.7cm height\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nNaoki Yokoyama was born in 1970 in Osafune-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, as the second son of Shusui Yokoyama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMoved by the mysterious nature of pottery, he entered the Bizen Ceramic Art Center in 1991 after graduating from high school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1992, he became an apprentice to Fumio Kawabata, and after about four years of training, he went independent in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he built a climbing kiln in Kagato, Bizen City, and established himself as an artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing the natural nerikomi techniques he learned from his mentor, he creates flower vases, tea utensils, and sake vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Tanabe Museum of Art's \"Forms of Tea Ceremony\" exhibition, the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, and the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and its Chugoku regional branch exhibition.","brand":"横山直樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618320175201,"sku":"8130","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8130.jpg?v=1790235035","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8130","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}