{"product_id":"p7031","title":"Bizen beer mug","description":"This is a new Bizen beer tumbler by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just taken out of the kiln in June 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sophisticated quality of the clay, 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\nBright yellow sesame-like ash glaze (goma) from the pine wood firing covers only a portion of the waist, while the rest of the piece allows one to fully enjoy the rich, dense texture of the clay mentioned above.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay itself features subtle variations in color from place to place, with parts approaching a shiso-leaf purple and others exhibiting a shimmering orange hue, creating a truly mysterious effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBuilding upon his previous designs for beer tumblers, Mr. Koriki has further emphasized the curves and the swell of the waist, while also transitioning to a base with a defined foot rim, suggesting the arrival of a new stage in his career as a ceramic artist.\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia box can be made upon request).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.2cm x 8.1cm x Height 12.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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 and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996, he built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to become an independent artist, 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":46618729971809,"sku":"7031","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7031.jpg?v=1790241473","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7031","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}