Ibe Rokkaku Sake Cup

True to the name of his kiln, Fugen-gama ("Silent Kiln"), Takeshi Ike-nishi continues to challenge himself to recreate the masterpieces of old with quiet, resolute action, captivating people with his brilliant and bold works. This is his Ibe hexagonal sake cup. The generous application of yellow sesame glaze has formed a film-like layer, creating a thick, striking appearance reminiscent of an oil painting. Despite its heavy, substantial firing, the sesame glaze areas have a matte finish with no gloss. The foot is a *goke-zoko* (go-stone container bottom) style *chirimen* (crepe-like) foot; because the Ibe-te technique has smoothed the surface of the clay, this foot allows one to appreciate the subtle differences in the clay's texture. The interior also features a thinner application of brushed clay, allowing for an enjoyment of shifting expressions similar to the foot. Signed wooden box (shiho-zan lid)
Diameter 7.2cm × Diameter 6.6cm × Height 5.4cm Takeshi Ike-nishi was born in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, in 1961. After studying Japanese, Korean, and Chinese ceramics in various regions, he built a five-chamber climbing kiln and a single-chamber anagama kiln at his current location in January 1994. Since 1995, he has continued to present his work through solo exhibitions.