{"product_id":"p7757","title":"Bizen yohen sake cup","description":"This is a previous Bizen kiln-change sake cup by Yoshiteru Koriki, an artist who pursues his own creative vision without pretense, despite having studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was created approximately 15 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Koriki’s style—where he draws out the character of the clay through aggressive kiln firing that fears no risk—this is a superb piece that leans heavily into the \"firing\" aspect of the interplay between \"firing\" and \"clay.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe black ash-covered kiln-change, reminiscent of cooled and solidified magma, competes within the work against the yellow sesame glaze that drifts like a sandstorm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear patch) on the front reveals a hard, thoroughly fired clay body, while the interior retains a soft, gentle clay texture, allowing the viewer to enjoy both intensity and softness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the intense firing has acted strongly upon the \"kumadori\"—the boundary line between the clay and the kiln-change—resulting in clearly defined lines accented with a golden sheen, giving the piece the appearance of a rainbow arch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup was used only a few times after purchase and shows no stains or signs of wear.\n\nOriginal signed box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm × 6.6cm × Height 5.8cm\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 built his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, and became independent in 1996, firing his first kiln the following year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has held annual solo exhibitions ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618207125601,"sku":"7757","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7757.jpg?v=1790233213","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7757","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}