{"product_id":"p7822","title":"Bizen-yaki Tasuki Tea Cup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen Kuro-tasuki (black cord-pattern) red tea cup by Yoshiteru Takariki, an artist who pursues his own creative path without pretense, despite having studied under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in September of Reiwa 7 (2025).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile distinct 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\nBy evolving the \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) technique—which is produced by sealing pieces within the kiln—this cup is imbued throughout with the vivid, ripe-persimmon-like scarlet that is a hallmark of Takariki's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, true to the name \"Kuro-tasuki\" (black cord), the piece features a matte black pattern. Upon closer inspection, however, the black markings reveal a texture reminiscent of \"kase-goma\" (dry, crusty ash glaze) in some areas, while in others, they take on a mysterious, shadow-like hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe texture is smooth and pleasant to the touch, like frosted glass—an exquisite surface that makes this the perfect tea cup for daily use.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm x 7.8cm x Height 8.9cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\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 under masters Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige for seven years starting in 1989.\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 solo exhibitions every year since.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition for the first time.","brand":"高力芳照","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618210107489,"sku":"7822","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7822.jpg?v=1790233312","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7822","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}