{"product_id":"p6389","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen kiln-transmutation sake cup, just taken from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under the masters 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 the style of Koriki-sensei, who brings out the character of the clay through bold kiln firings that fear no risk, the outer surface features a deep, charcoal-like black ash-covered kiln-transmutation, with some areas showing a subtle, silvery luster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the scarlet tones of the Kaneshige school generally fade toward white as they are fired more intensely, this piece was fired at just the right moment in specific, limited areas, succeeding in retaining a rich scarlet color while achieving a strong, well-fired finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, beautiful scarlet hues are clearly present in the interior as well, which will appear even more vivid when moistened with sake, offering a delightful experience for its owner.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKoriki-sensei has shifted slightly toward thinner forms compared to his previous work, and his pieces are beginning to exude a sense of gravitas, seen in details like the flowing, tapered foot and the elegantly crafted rim.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow at a later date (please note that some time will be required before shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.7cm x Height 5.9cm\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, and struck out on his own, firing his first kiln 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 ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Ceramic Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618716504161,"sku":"6389","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6389.jpg?v=1790241094","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6389","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}