{"product_id":"p6686","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen *hidasuki* (fire-cord) sake cup just pulled from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense while having studied under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, fresh from the kiln as of May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a custom-built electric kiln capable of supplementary wood-firing—a process that demands as much, if not more, effort than a traditional climbing kiln—it reflects the same standards as those of Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe moist, soft texture of the *mogusa* (mugwort-colored) clay surface evokes a true mastery of the techniques inherited from his mentors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, a multitude of black mineral specks from the clay have emerged across the surface; when held in the light, the density of these specks is such that you can see them catch the light, adding a profound, paper-like presence to the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe *hidasuki* markings have evolved into a minimalist style that stirs the *wabi-sabi* spirit, with only three strands of straw wrapped around the foot and laid against the body, creating an exquisite scene where fragility and strength coexist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConversely, the interior features a dense application of *hidasuki* that covers the floor of the bowl, demonstrating a meticulous attention to how the markings appear while the piece is in use.\n\nIncludes signed box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.9cm x 6.8cm x Height 5.2cm\n\nYoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako, 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 and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, 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 continued to hold annual solo exhibitions ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618721910881,"sku":"6686","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6686.jpg?v=1790241325","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6686","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}