{"product_id":"p7408","title":"Bizen bowl","description":"This is a brand new Bizen ware bowl, fresh from the kiln, created by Yoshiteru Koriki, who pursues his own unique artistic vision without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was fired in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular bowl was crafted using a higher proportion of mountain clay, resulting in a matte texture rich in small pebbles that offers a different appeal from that of field clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing perfectly highlights the characteristics of the mountain clay, with the exterior featuring a Nanban-style orange earth tone and dry sesame glaze (kase-goma), while the interior delights the eye with a more vibrant scarlet hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe small pebbles within the mountain clay have emerged from the surface during firing, adding an exquisite, weathered quality to the unpretentious Nanban-style texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated to be simpler and thinner than his previous works, it retains the durability characteristic of Bizen ware while remaining lightweight and easy to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect as a bowl for one or two people, it is versatile enough to be used for side dishes such as salads, fruit, snacks, or even as a rice bowl.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 15.7cm x 15.3cm x Height 8.4cm\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\nHe became independent in 1996 after building a climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and held his first firing 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 ever 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":46618139951201,"sku":"7408","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7408.jpg?v=1790232665","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7408","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}