{"product_id":"p6101","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"This is a Bizen mug by Yoshiteru Koriki, who, while studying under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige, pursues his own craft without pretense.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work by Koriki-sensei, fired in June 2020, offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy authentic wood-fired kiln aesthetics at an accessible price.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy firing with a generous amount of fuel, a luster has developed across the entire piece, which, combined with the color of the clay surface, creates an appearance reminiscent of melted chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the luster gives the surface a coated feel, making it even more pleasant to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been fired at the front of the climbing kiln, the front is heavily coated with ash glaze (goma), which acts as a bright accent against the rich, earthy tones, enhancing the overall aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a mug with a wide base and ample capacity, it features the clean design mentioned above and is finished with a comfortable, moderate weight.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.2cm x 8.9cm x Height 7.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\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 starting in 1989 under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City in 1996 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 held solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618709000289,"sku":"6101","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6101.jpg?v=1790240861","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6101","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}