{"product_id":"p6604","title":"Bizen-ware Rinka (scalloped) bowl","description":"This Bizen ware Rinka (fluted) bowl is by Yoshiteru Kouriki, an artist who pursues his own unique style with effortless grace, despite having studied under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted using the high-quality rice field clay characteristic of Kouriki’s work, the chocolate-colored surface possesses a subtle sheen that is so smooth it feels as though it might melt beneath your touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe center of the interior features a \"nuke\" (clear space) created by a hidasuki (fire-cord) pattern; while this technique is often used to maximize kiln space, the combination of the sesame glaze and the hidasuki creates a refined sense of beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to the hidasuki, the interior is well-coated in yellow sesame glaze deposited by the kiln’s heat, which, when combined with the deep shiso-colored clay, creates the profound landscape characteristic of fine Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach line is meticulously carved and the edges are carefully folded to form the fluted shape, a testament to Kouriki’s impressive and detailed craftsmanship.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 14.0cm x 13.8cm x Height 6.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nYoshiteru Kouriki 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 starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, 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 annual solo exhibitions ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Ceramic Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618720501857,"sku":"6604","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6604.jpg?v=1790241255","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6604","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}