Bizen Yunomi

This Bizen teacup is by the popular young artist Yoshiteru Koriki, an apprentice of the master Sozan Kaneshige. It is a magnificent piece featuring "Kase-goma" (dry sesame-like ash glaze), one of Mr. Koriki's signature firing techniques. The cup reveals a vibrant scarlet hue that becomes even more beautiful when wet, both inside and out, fully showcasing the charm of Bizen ware, which is a joy to use and nurture. This scarlet color makes tea taste exceptionally delicious, while the warmth conveyed through its dampened surface and the delicate shifts in tone offer an unforgettable experience distinct from porcelain. The tree-bark-like Kase-goma adds a refined, astringent quality, creating an exquisite balance with the scarlet surface that keeps the viewer forever intrigued. The rim is relatively thin and tapered, making it suitable for use as a beer glass as well. Paper box
Diameter 7.8cm x 7.8cm x Height 8.8cm

*Shipping fee is 500 yen. Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his father, a pottery enthusiast, he aspired to a career in ceramics. After graduating high school, he began his apprenticeship under the father-son duo Sozan and Yuho Kaneshige in 1989. Following seven years of training, he established his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, in 1996 and successfully completed his first firing the following year. He held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has held annual exhibitions ever since. In 1999, he was selected for the "Northern Confectionery Container Exhibition," and in 2002, he was selected for the "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition" for the first time.