{"product_id":"p6695","title":"Hidasuki tea cup","description":"These are newly fired Hidasuki tea cups by Yoshiteru Kōriki, who pursues his own creative vision without pretension while having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yūhō Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was removed from the kiln in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMuch like the work of Sozan Kaneshige, this piece was fired in a custom-built electric kiln that also allows for wood firing, requiring just as much, if not more, time and effort as a climbing kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe moist, soft texture of the mugwort-colored clay surface demonstrates how thoroughly he has inherited the techniques of his mentors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the surface features a high density of black mineral specks from the clay; when held in the hand, the amount is enough to catch the light, adding a profound presence similar to Japanese washi paper.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe application of the Hidasuki fire-cord design is also ingenious; by varying the thickness and alternating between straight and curved lines, he has created a landscape that keeps the viewer engaged without allowing the Hidasuki markings themselves to become overwhelming.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough these are large tea cups, similar in size to a small tea bowl, they are easy to use because the clay is concentrated around the foot to keep the center of gravity low, while the rim is tapered to be thin.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 9.5cm × 9.3cm, Height: 7.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nYoshiteru Kōriki was born in Akō City, Hyōgo Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from high school, he studied ceramics under Sozan Kaneshige and Yūhō Kaneshige for seven years starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1996 after building a 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 solo exhibitions every year 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":46618721943649,"sku":"6695","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6695.jpg?v=1790241327","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6695","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}