{"product_id":"p7011","title":"Bizen \"Hikidashi-guro\" Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen \"Hikidashi-guro\" (drawn-out black) cup, fresh from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense while having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work, freshly fired and removed from the kiln in June of Reiwa 5 (2023).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Koriki has created Bizen ware before, this is his first Hikidashi-guro cup, and he has utilized cobalt in this piece in an effort to further evolve his black-toned works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy using a slip containing cobalt and drawing the piece from the kiln during the firing process, a deep ultramarine kiln-transmutation has emerged on the front of the work as if it were seeping out from the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the interior of the cup features the same cobalt blue kiln-transmutation as the front, and the ultramarine settled at the very depths of the deep, immersive interior is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hues vary subtly, with a more pronounced metallic quality around the base, making this a work that allows one to rediscover the mystery of the Hikidashi-guro technique and the wonder of light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe inverted triangular, trumpet-like form, characteristic of Koriki’s work, has a charming and intriguing quality that makes it versatile enough for use as a tea cup or a shochu cup.\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be made separately)\nDiameter 11.0cm × 10.9cm × Height 9.9cm\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 starting in 1989 under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built an ascending kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to establish his independence, 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 Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618074185825,"sku":"7011","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7011.jpg?v=1790232118","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7011","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}