{"product_id":"p8004","title":"Bizen ware mug","description":"This Bizen mug is the work of Yoshiteru Koriki, who, while studying under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige, pursues his own artistic creation without pretense.\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in the front of the kiln where it was generously coated with sesame glaze, this mug features spectacular \"flying sesame\" patterns on the interior and handle, making it a sight to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, by allowing the piece to absorb ample smoke during firing, a luster has developed across the entire surface, which, combined with the hue of the clay, creates a landscape reminiscent of melted chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis luster gives the entire surface a coated appearance, resulting in a smooth, polished texture that enhances its comfort in use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the design itself is a somewhat large cup, the handle and body are thinly crafted, finished with a pleasant lightness.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.5cm × 9.0cm × Height 7.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\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 under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige for seven years starting in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1996, building a climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, 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 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":46618225737825,"sku":"8004","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8004.jpg?v=1790233604","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8004","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}