{"product_id":"p1583","title":"Bizen ware horseback cup","description":"This is a Bizen horse-riding sake cup (bajohai) by Yoshiteru Koriki, a popular young ceramic artist who was an apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. As the name suggests, a horse-riding cup is characterized by its unique tall foot, designed to make it easier to drink while on horseback; this piece is no exception, with its remarkably tall foot catching the eye. Uncharacteristically for Koriki-sensei, who is known for his mild style, the foot has been carved with extremely sharp spatula work, giving the outer edge and the inside of the base a steep, sheer appearance. This is combined with a soft, orange-hued clay body, creating a pleasant balance where a powerful design is tempered by a gentle sensibility.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm × Diameter 6.7cm × Height 6.6cm\n\nYoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his father, who loved pottery, he pursued a career in ceramics. After graduating from high school, he studied under the father-son duo of Sozan and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989, honing his skills. Following seven years of training, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and went independent in 1996, successfully firing his first kiln the following year. He held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has held annual solo exhibitions ever since. In 1999, his work was selected for the \"Exhibition of Confectionery Vessels I Want to Use\" (Tsukatte Mitai Kita no Kashiki Ten), and in 2002, he was selected for the first time for the \"Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Forms\" (Cha no Yu no Zokei Ten).","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618363002977,"sku":"1583","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1583.jpg?v=1790235413","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p1583","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}