Hello everyone, how are you all doing?
Today marks the final installment of our introduction to the new works from Kōriki-sensei's kiln opening.
This piece also features "hidasuki" (fire-cord) markings, but I would like to showcase the beautiful hidasuki achieved through a climbing kiln.
The deep, rich hidasuki against the bluish-gray body is truly magnificent.
While hidasuki fired in an electric kiln often results in a somewhat "toasted" look to the surface,
this one gives the impression that the soft scent of the clay still lingers.
The hidasuki is soft and deep, possessing a flavor that feels less like it was burned on and more like it seeped out from within.
There is a difference in how the hidasuki is applied on the front and back. It is characteristic of Kōriki-sensei to be so particular about how the hidasuki is presented.
The relaxed form is inherited from Sozan-sensei.
There is a slight unevenness due to the scorch marks from the hidasuki on the upper right side.
What did you think of the Kōriki-sensei feature?
Being able to share these excellent works from the spring climbing kiln,
and writing about the firing process, the hidasuki, and the differences between electric and climbing kiln hidasuki,
has helped me realize many things anew.
I hope to compare mountain clay and paddy clay in the future.
(Yoshiteru Kōriki / Hidasuki Tea Bowl size: 12.8cm diameter × 12.6cm diameter × 7.5cm height price: ¥40,000)
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