{"product_id":"p3320","title":"Hanamishima Cup","description":"This is a Hana-Mishima sake cup by Tsuyoshi Ikenishi, an artist who, true to the name of his studio \"Gen-gama\" (the kiln of silence), practices \"actions speak louder than words\" by continuously challenging himself with classical masterpieces and captivating people with his magnificent and bold works. Ikenishi is a curious man; I get the impression that he does not view his physical works as endpoints or results, but rather as byproducts of his research into ancient ceramic culture, or like the submission of progress reports along his journey of exploration. This piece, too, was born not from an intention to \"show off a Mishima,\" but in the process of studying the Mishima style of the Joseon dynasty that he so reveres. As a result, the work possesses no \"fawning\" or \"gimmickry,\" but instead seems to embody the pleasant, unbridled nature of Joseon-era pottery. Precisely because it is such a magnificent work, I have respected its nature as a \"report\" by writing this description in a matter-of-fact tone. The inlay is perfectly balanced—neither too sharp nor too blurred—and the piece carries a *wabi* aesthetic that makes it the perfect partner for any drinking occasion.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.7cm x Diameter 8.5cm x Height 4.4cm\n\nTsuyoshi Ikenishi was born in Suita, 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 in solo exhibitions.","brand":"池西 剛","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618533363809,"sku":"3320","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/3320.jpg?v=1790237636","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p3320","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}