{"product_id":"p6018","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"This is a Bizen mug by Yoshiteru Koriki, who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a recent piece from Mr. Koriki's kiln firing in June 2020; a wonderful mug that allows you to enjoy the authentic look of a climbing kiln firing at an affordable price.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy firing the piece with an abundance of fuel, a luster has developed across the entire surface, which, combined with the hue of the clay, gives it an appearance reminiscent of melted chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the sheen acts like a coating over the surface, enhancing its pleasant feel in the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been fired at the front of the climbing kiln, the front of the mug is covered in plenty of \"goma\" (ash glaze), which provides a bright accent against the rich, earthy tones, enlivening the overall aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it is a wide-bottomed mug with a generous capacity, as mentioned above, it features a sleek design and is finished with a comfortable, moderate weight.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.2cm × 8.9cm × Height 6.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Shipping cost is 500 yen.\n\nYoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from high school, he studied ceramics for seven years under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige, beginning in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to become independent, and held his first firing the following year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000, and has continued to hold annual solo exhibitions since then.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618703396961,"sku":"6018","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6018.jpg?v=1790240787","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6018","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}