{"product_id":"p7200","title":"Bizen Rice Bowl","description":"This is a Bizen rice bowl by Yoshiteru Kouriki, who pursues his own creative vision without pretense while having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular rice bowl uses a larger proportion of mountain clay, giving it a coarse, matte texture that offers a unique appeal distinct from that of rice paddy clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing process also takes advantage of the characteristics of the mountain clay, imparting a unique luster across the entire piece; although it is a rice bowl, it makes one want to use it for serving matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall stones contained within the mountain clay have emerged from the surface during firing, adding an exquisite, understated aesthetic to the unpretentious, Nanban-style unglazed surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted thinner than his previous works, it retains the durability characteristic of Bizen ware while remaining light and easy to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBizen ware rice bowls prevent rice from sticking, and the vessel absorbs excess moisture, making the rice taste delicious.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.8cm × 11.2cm × Height 7.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nYoshiteru Kouriki 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, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618731413601,"sku":"7200","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7200.jpg?v=1790241528","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7200","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}