{"product_id":"p7476","title":"Bizen-ware Gen-tasuki red tea cup","description":"This is a Bizen \"Gendaski\" (Black Tasuki) red tea cup by Yoshiteru Takariki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under the masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was removed from the kiln in June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDistinct from traditional Bizen techniques achieved through climbing kiln firing, this tea cup was created using a new method developed by Takariki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEvolving the *hi-dasuki* (fire-cord) technique—which is produced by sealing pieces within the kiln during firing—this cup is imbued throughout with a vivid, ripe-persimmon red, one of Takariki's signature colors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the name \"Gendaski\" (Black Tasuki) implies, the *tasuki* markings on this piece are a matte black; yet, upon closer inspection, parts of these black bands reveal a texture reminiscent of *kase-goma* (crusty ash glaze), while other areas display mysterious, shadow-like hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe texture is smooth and pleasant to the touch, like frosted glass; for a tea cup used daily, one could hardly wish for a more exquisite finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 7.0cm x Height 9.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nYoshiteru Takariki 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 under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige starting in 1989.\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 continued to hold annual solo exhibitions ever since.\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":46618179534945,"sku":"7476","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7476.jpg?v=1790232770","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7476","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}