{"product_id":"p7394","title":"Bizen red nerikomi sake cup","description":"This is a previous Bizen \"Beni-Nerikomi\" (red marbled clay) sake cup by Naoki Yokoyama, who was captivated by the mystery of Bizen ware and studied under the tutelage of Fumio Kawabata.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic biography up to the year 2008 is enclosed, and it is believed the piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe work utilizes a \"natural nerikomi\" technique, in which the various components of the clay—normally blended together during the refining process from raw earth—are intentionally left unmixed to create a marble-like expression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, as indicated by the \"Beni\" (red) in its title, this piece features a vivid scarlet hue in the clay's texture, allowing one to enjoy a contrast between black and red that resembles the \"haikaburi yohen\" (ash-covered kiln transformation) of a climbing kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNevertheless, the depth of the clay surface, reminiscent of high-quality handmade Japanese paper characteristic of nerikomi, remains intact, with white and black marble patterns concealed within the rich scarlet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition, this piece exhibits a wide variety of transformations unique to nerikomi within the ash-covered kiln-altered sections. The texture shifts suddenly from a dry feel like frayed cloth to one like wet stone, resulting in a landscape more complex and intriguing than standard ash-covered kiln transformations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is quite large for a Bizen sake cup, and the nerikomi technique of pounding and tightening the clay to build the form adds even greater impact to its massive scale.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an unused item that was purchased new and has been carefully stored ever since.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-braced)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.2cm x Height 7.3cm\n\nNaoki Yokoyama was born in 1970 in Osafune-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, as the second son of Shusui Yokoyama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMoved by the mystery of pottery, he entered the Bizen Ceramic Center in 1991 after graduating from high school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe following year, in 1992, he became an apprentice to Fumio Kawabata, and after about four years of training, he became independent in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he built a climbing kiln in Katakami, Bizen City, and established himself as a professional artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing the natural nerikomi technique learned from his mentor, he produces flower vases, tea utensils, and sake vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received numerous selections for the Tanabe Art Museum's \"Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Forms,\" the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and the Chugoku Branch Exhibition.","brand":"横山直樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618137428065,"sku":"7394","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7394.jpg?v=1790232644","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7394","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}