{"product_id":"p7412","title":"Bizen mug","description":"This is a new Bizen mug fresh from the kiln by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired and removed from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a spot directly in front of the flame where it received a generous coating of \"goma\" (ash glaze), the mug features a spectacular, dynamic flow of ash that is truly magnificent to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, by allowing the piece to absorb plenty of smoke during the firing, a luster has developed across the entire surface; combined with the hue of the clay, it resembles the appearance of melted chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis luster gives the entire surface a coated, smooth, and polished texture, which enhances its comfort in use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design is a large mug shape that could even be used for beer, allowing it to be enjoyed freely according to your lifestyle.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.0cm x 8.0cm x Height 9.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\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 his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, to become independent, 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 since then.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618140606561,"sku":"7412","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7412.jpg?v=1790232671","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7412","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}