{"product_id":"p5775","title":"Bizen-style helmet bowl","description":"This is a Bizen \"kabuto-bachi\" (helmet bowl) by Yoshiteru Koriki, a popular young ceramic artist and former apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. It is a deep bowl with a wide rim; when turned upside down, it resembles a samurai helmet, which is why it is called a \"kabuto-bachi\" (helmet bowl). The clay body, fired thoroughly in a climbing kiln over a long period at a low temperature, is extremely durable and leak-resistant, making it suitable for a wide variety of foods, whether liquid-based or otherwise. Reflecting the ceramic philosophy of his mentor Sozan Kaneshige, who was meticulous about clay quality, the bowl features a rich, beautiful surface made from high-quality paddy clay that will take on an even more stunning appearance when moistened during use.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 23.0cm × 21.7cm × Height 9.1cm\n\nYoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Inspired by his father's love for pottery, he pursued a career in ceramics. After graduating from high school, he apprenticed under the master potters Sozan Kaneshige and Arihisa Kaneshige starting in 1989 to master his craft. After seven years of training, he built a climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and established his own studio 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 \"Sweets Vessels of the North\" exhibition, and in 2002, he was first selected for the \"Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Modeling\" exhibition.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618689634401,"sku":"5775","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5775.jpg?v=1790240543","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5775","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}