{"product_id":"p6385","title":"Bizen Yohen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen kiln-change sake cup, just taken out of the kiln, by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative path without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Koriki-sensei’s style of drawing out the character of the clay through bold, risk-taking kiln firings, the piece features a deep, black ash-covered kiln-change around the waist that looks just like wet charcoal, while other areas display a matte, light-absorbing black kiln-change.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the vibrant scarlet color of the Kaneshige school generally tends toward white the more it is fired, this piece retains a delicate scarlet on the front, which is a delightful touch for a sake cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the interior features the signature small circular mark, offering a charming focal point that glows amidst the black and silver tones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKoriki-sensei has shifted toward slightly thinner forms compared to his previous works, and combined with a shape reminiscent of a tea bowl with a constricted waist, the result is a more delicate aesthetic.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.3cm x Height 5.6cm\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\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to become independent, and fired his first kiln 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, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618716405857,"sku":"6385","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6385.jpg?v=1790241089","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6385","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}