{"product_id":"p6653","title":"Bizen ware sake cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen choko (cup) just removed 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\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work, freshly fired in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sophisticated quality of the clay, inherited from Sozan Kaneshige, may appear understated at first glance, but its exceptional caliber clearly demonstrates what truly high-quality clay should be, setting it apart from others.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe upper part of the piece features bright yellow sesame glaze (kigoma) created by pine firewood, which, beyond its aesthetic appeal, also serves to coat the rim.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lower part of the piece, which serves as the base, displays strong reduction firing colors, with a hidaski (fire cord) pattern draped over a clay surface with faint blue undertones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe slightly cylindrical shape with a flared rim makes it perfect for use as a tea cup or a shochu glass.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.4cm x 8.3cm x Height 7.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a 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 under Sozan and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built 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, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618721419361,"sku":"6653","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6653.jpg?v=1790241300","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6653","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}