Bizen yohen bowl

This is a Bizen yohen bowl by the popular young artist Yoshiteru Koriki, a former live-in apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. This piece was specially commissioned for this particular kiln firing, and it showcases the magnificent yohen (kiln transformation) effects that utilize the soil, a signature of Koriki-sensei. Because yohen is created by burying pieces in glowing embers, the soil often ends up being overfired; however, this work retains a beautiful, moist orange hue, allowing one to fully enjoy the excellent usability that is the essence of Bizen clay. With its generous depth, this bowl is well-suited for simmered dishes and other soups, as well as salads and fruits, which will look vibrant against its color. True to Koriki-sensei’s dedication to clay and firing, even the outer surface features a beautiful soil texture that is so captivating you might find yourself admiring it while washing it. Paper box
Diameter 23.0cm x Diameter 22.1cm x Height 9.2cm Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his pottery-loving father, he aspired to pursue ceramics and, after graduating from high school, apprenticed under the master Sozan Kaneshige and his son Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989. After seven years of training, he established his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, in 1996 and successfully produced his first firing the following year. He held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has held annual solo exhibitions ever since. In 1999, he was selected for the "Kita no Kashiki" (Northern Confectionery Vessels) exhibition, and in 2002, he was selected for the "Chanoyu no Zokei" (Forms of Tea Ceremony) exhibition for the first time.