Ibe Shuten

This new Ibe sake cup is the work of Mashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating uncompromising, spirited pieces. Fired in an oxidation atmosphere until the clay surface becomes molten and smooth, the work features an exquisite, indescribably sophisticated hue from the applied clay slip. To highlight the rustic texture of the hand-carved foot, the base remains unglazed, reminiscent of the "tsuchimise" (exposed clay) style seen in Karatsu ware, offering a unique aesthetic character. A pool of beautifully melted yellow sesame ash glaze rests in the interior, so vivid it almost seems as if it might dissolve into the sake itself. Signed wooden box to follow (Currently in production; please allow some time for shipment.)
Diameter 7.6cm × Diameter 7.6cm × Height 4.8cm Mashiro Aiga graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Pottery Center in 1997. In 2003, he built a fully underground anagama kiln in Sabu. The following year, in 2004, he constructed a second, semi-underground anagama kiln, where he continues to dedicate himself to his craft.