{"product_id":"p6717","title":"Bizen Beer Mug","description":"This is a new Bizen beer tumbler, fresh from the kiln, by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretension while having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just fired in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sophisticated clay quality, inherited from Sozan Kaneshige, may appear understated at first glance, but it is of exceptionally high quality, clearly demonstrating what sets superior clay apart from the rest.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front of the piece features bright yellow sesame-like ash glaze (kigoma) from the pine wood firing, which, beyond its aesthetic appeal, also serves to coat the rim.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back of the piece displays a subtle blue-tinged sangiri (reduction firing effect), providing a wonderful accent amidst the warm-toned kiln changes and earthy texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough no longer in production, the form is close to the beer tumblers once created by Yuho Kaneshige; the sharp design with a slightly tapered waist and the meticulous craftsmanship, such as the fine trimming around the base, are truly remarkable.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.5cm x Height 11.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen will be charged.\n\nYoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from high school, he spent seven years from 1989 studying ceramics under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to become independent, 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, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618722238561,"sku":"6717","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6717.jpg?v=1790241341","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6717","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}