{"product_id":"p6723","title":"Bizen Beer Mug","description":"This is a Bizen beer cup by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative path without pretense, despite having studied under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in May 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sophisticated quality of the clay, inherited from Sozan Kaneshige, may seem understated at first glance, but it is of an exceptionally high standard; it clearly demonstrates what superior clay, distinct from all others, should be.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the front of the piece, the bright, yellow sesame glaze created by pine firewood adds visual interest, while also serving to coat the rim.\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the back, a subtle, blue-tinged sangiri (flashed) effect appears, providing a wonderful accent amidst the warm-toned kiln-change effects and the natural clay texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough no longer in production, the form is reminiscent of the beer cups Yuho Kaneshige once crafted; its sharp design with a slightly tapered body and meticulous details, such as the fine trimming around the base, showcase wonderful craftsmanship.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.7cm × 7.4cm × Height 12.3cm\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\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 continued to hold annual solo exhibitions since then.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Chanoyu Zokei Exhibition (Ceramics for Tea) for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618722304097,"sku":"6723","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6723.jpg?v=1790241344","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6723","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}